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BG03 NPF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,608 mi
Last recorded44,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,608 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,608 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,474 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 30,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2009 26,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE FRONT NEARSIDE REAR TYRES BOTH HAVE DAMAGED WALLS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,186 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT NEARSIDE REAR TYRES BOTH HAVE DAMAGED WALLS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 19,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,422 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 NPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

BG03 NPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 NPF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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