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BG03 YKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,941 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen washer system may need repair or adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,783 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,090 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,879 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 72,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 44,973 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,494 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 YKE 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKE, 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 YKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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