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BG03 GYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 110,135 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 110,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,979 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass insecure

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 105,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,116 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,087 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,885 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,630 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,630 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,813 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,957 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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BG03 GYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG03 GYJ, 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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BG03 GYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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