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BF03 OBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,117 mi
Last recorded113,117 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,508 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,508 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,603 miles

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

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

slight clonk from steering colloum

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,531 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY

UNDERTRAY FITTED ALL UNDER VEHICLE

BOTH FRONT FLEXI PIPES CRACKED

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,144 miles

All 4 tyres are perished.

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 16,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 16,073 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 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

BF03 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 OBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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