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BD03 HBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,485 mi
Last recorded69,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,485 miles

Engine breather pipe off smell of fuel no visible leaks

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 68,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected also top mount? (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,232 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,003 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,596 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,179 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,130 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 HBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

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

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