MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake hose feedpipe corroding.
w/washers weak.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
non standard front side light bulbs fitted light out put poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 VXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?
BD03 VXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.
Is BD03 VXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD03 VXV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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