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BF03 DWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,949 mi
Last recorded92,949 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 86,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking on steering colum

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

O/S/F side repeater loose

Pass 6 May 2014 78,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S R tyre crackin on sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,386 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,002 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY PITTED

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

FRONT DISCS BADLY PITTED

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,902 miles

exhaust centre box mounting broken

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,684 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 DWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DWN, 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 BF03 DWN registered?

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

Is BF03 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 DWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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