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BD03 VUT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,909 mi
Last recorded110,909 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s mirror in poor condition

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

temporary repair carried out to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 14 Aug 2019 95,686 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s mirror in poor condition

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

temporary repair carried out to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,159 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,137 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,883 miles

Both Near Side Tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

Fail 10 May 2012 57,883 miles

Both Near Side Tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 45,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,996 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 28,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,639 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 VUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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