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BG03 YJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,123 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2017 131,400 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,088 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,352 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 117,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,456 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Fail 9 Jun 2014 109,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorated

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,874 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2012 95,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,364 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 81,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,395 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 72,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,909 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall slight split and worn

spear tyre fitted

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 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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