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BD03 VYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,796 mi
Last recorded61,796 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,796 miles

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

Oil leak top ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak top ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,881 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 43,881 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,323 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 33,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 27,941 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 17,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 2,369 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 VYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

BD03 VYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 VYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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