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BD03 BVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 103,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 103,522 miles

Brake pedal has travel.

Exhaust corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 103,522 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pedal has travel.

Exhaust corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,468 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2020 95,528 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in nearside rack arm ball joint ( drumstick )

Rear silencer corroded

Welding to offside front wheel, looks good ( pro repair )

main beam switch worn

rear tyres cracking and uneven wear to nearside rear

Fail 26 May 2020 95,528 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in nearside rack arm ball joint ( drumstick )

Rear silencer corroded

Welding to offside front wheel, looks good ( pro repair )

main beam switch worn

rear tyres cracking and uneven wear to nearside rear

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,777 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes discs worn advise replacement

offside front wheel has been welding but sound at time of test advise replacement

play to both sides inner rack joint

rear spring rubbers missing(no adverse effect)

rear tyres wearing unevenly advise further investigation

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,048 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and feathering on inner edge

Exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,492 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,492 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,904 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BD03 BVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 BVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD03 BVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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