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BF03 OWC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,859 mi
Last recorded158,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 158,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2025 158,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Arches Corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,790 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear arches are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,985 miles

rear wings corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 140,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

undertrays fitted under vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both,from flexy hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,301 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,596 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,970 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres inner edges slight wear.

offside rear wheel arch surface corrosion.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,752 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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