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BF03 WVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,364 mi
Last recorded49,364 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 45,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,994 miles

both front tyres starting to split

Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,994 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 2 May 2017 41,521 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 41,519 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 37,454 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,743 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 33,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear light cluster cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back bracket broken

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 28,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,438 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,200 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s/f and both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,840 miles

slight cracks in front brake hoses + front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,019 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 WVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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