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BF03 WWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 68,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE CONDITION

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,486 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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))

unable to see rear brake condition

Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,026 miles

service light on dash

unable too see rear brake condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,929 miles

exhaust blowing front & centre

Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust blowing front & centre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,688 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,518 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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