MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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) ()
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
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
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
Both rear tyres starting to perish and feathering on inner edge
Exhaust corroding
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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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