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BF03 OUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,268 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 94,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

sat nav support fitted in "A" zone of screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,130 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

n/s/r shock absorber leaking oil

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,703 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges 2.5mm 195/50/15

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,854 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 58,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,115 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

spare wheel fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 50,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,120 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 OUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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