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BD03 VNH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,286 mi
Last recorded118,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,286 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 118,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,330 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,471 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 78,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,669 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 VNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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