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BD03 VVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 75,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2019 75,587 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 67,782 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,310 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted,unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under shields fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 60,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,757 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slighty deteration

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service light on

slight cracking in both front flexi brake pipes

slight cracking in osr tyre tread

slight knock in steering column

surface corrosion nsr brake pipe

surface corrosion osr brake pipe

surface corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 6 Jan 2014 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service light on

slight cracking in both front flexi brake pipes

slight cracking in osr tyre tread

slight knock in steering column

surface corrosion nsr brake pipe

surface corrosion osr brake pipe

surface corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,765 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 50,597 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2011 44,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,934 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,635 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 VVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

BD03 VVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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