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BG03 OMV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides inner sill

Fail 2 Feb 2022 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides inner sill

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,191 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 110,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 106,780 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,153 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 106,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 105,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,834 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,865 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 77,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,036 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 70,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,550 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 OMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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