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BD03 HBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,137 mi
Last recorded100,137 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,845 miles

Coolant leak Mixing ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint And Bar bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sound Rough (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint And Bar bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking And Nearside Rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light displayed on dashboard

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2015 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light displayed on dashboard

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,345 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,717 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

plastic undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2011 50,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,796 miles

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

O/s/r tyre cracking between tread bands

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,129 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 HBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

BD03 HBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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