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BF03 DWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,179 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 89,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,035 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 61,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,905 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 DWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF03 DWZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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