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BD03 VVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,331 mi
Last recorded67,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,331 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 67,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,286 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 60,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 57,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,448 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 5,448 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 48,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,218 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,964 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2015 41,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,269 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,868 miles

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 22,506 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perrishing and cracking

Fail 24 May 2008 22,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 5 May 2007 20,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,977 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 VVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

BD03 VVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 VVE shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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