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BF03 OWB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 76,472 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 76,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,627 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion inn sill corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,556 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,514 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,960 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 23,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,053 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 OWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

BF03 OWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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