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BF03 ZCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,952 mi
Last recorded141,952 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 132,567 miles

anti roll bar worn

front arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,477 miles

OSR shocker absorber is weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,041 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,911 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,461 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 22,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 19,023 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,047 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 ZCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

BF03 ZCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ZCU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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