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BG03 NPA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,803 mi
Last recorded69,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,803 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 52,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,571 miles

Front bumper insecure

Seat belts slow retracting

Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Seat belts slow retracting

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 36,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre outer wall scuffed, cracked and worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,700 miles

offside front tyre outer wall scuffed, cracked and worn

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,952 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on s wall

Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,612 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 NPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NPA, 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 BG03 NPA registered?

BG03 NPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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