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BG03 YKM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr and osr tyre rubber cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,769 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 37,760 miles

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

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

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 YKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 YKM registered?

BG03 YKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BG03 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 YKM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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