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BF03 DWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,829 mi
Last recorded139,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,829 miles

osr tyre wall damaged both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

osr tyre wall damaged both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,251 miles

Corrosion starting in both rear inner body sills.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic covers prevent full exmaination of oouter body sills and underfloor area.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 108,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet catch requires manual assistance to latch securely.

Corrosion starting in both rear inner body sills.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic covers prevent full exmaination of oouter body sills and underfloor area.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs worn

one of four of high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number deteriorating advise replacement

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,413 miles

Bonnet relaese cable appears to reqire adjustment, difficult to close bonnet securely.

Offside front flexible brake hose is starting to deteriorate.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,831 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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BF03 DWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF03 DWL, 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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BF03 DWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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