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BD03 BYP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,271 miles

damage to front bonnet.

o/s/r tyre has cuts no ply or cords visible.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,271 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to front bonnet.

o/s/r tyre has cuts no ply or cords visible.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,811 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet damaged no sharp projection

n/s/f & o/s/r brake pipe flexies deteriorated no bracing visible

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,581 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 51,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,079 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges advise

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 BYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYP, 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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What year was BD03 BYP registered?

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

Is BD03 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 BYP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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