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BD03 VNP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 129,082 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 129,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,957 miles

Exhaust rear tail pipe support broken. System not insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2017 125,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust rear tail pipe support broken. System not insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2015 118,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

adjusted headlight aim

Pass 9 Jul 2014 111,707 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low on tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2014 111,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low on tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,802 miles

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

nsr tyre worn innner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,492 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise small split in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 78,274 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

srs lamp on

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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