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BD03 VNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,139 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,276 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,620 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,897 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 VNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

BD03 VNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is BD03 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 VNF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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