MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front wipers streaky
n\s\r seatbelt buckle casing damaged
o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear numberplate deteriorated
slight play in both front steering knuckles
stone chip in screen
under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front wipers streaky
n\s\r seatbelt buckle casing damaged
o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear numberplate deteriorated
slight play in both front steering knuckles
stone chip in screen
under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. No cord showing.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. No cord showing.
Offside H/lamp lower front bracket broken due to accident damage.
Offside front tyre underinflated.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage n/s/r corner
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage n/s/r corner
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside wiper blade loose in frame
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD03 VWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?
BD03 VWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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