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BG03 XLE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,037 miles

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

eml light on

recommend removal of under trays to enable inspection of brake pipes

Pass 31 Dec 2018 63,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock/rattle from steering [no fault found & steering unaffected]

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,277 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn badly on edges ,nearside near to exposing chord recommend early renewal

low readings from rear foot brake recommend further investigation

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn badly on edges ,nearside near to exposing chord recommend early renewal

low readings from rear foot brake recommend further investigation

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,379 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges recommend early renewal

Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn badly on edges recommend early renewal

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,779 miles

front tyres outer edges near limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,663 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,521 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 53,521 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

offside wiper blade poor

Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,691 miles

SRS light staying on [part of test commencing January 2012]

Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

SRS light staying on [part of test commencing January 2012]

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,485 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 40,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,038 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 XLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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