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BG03 YKR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,143 mi
Last recorded117,143 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,143 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,138 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,808 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,136 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Front subframe /crossmember is very corroded

Ns rear brake pipe is very corroded

Slight play in os steering arm joints and suspension

Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Front subframe /crossmember is very corroded

Ns rear brake pipe is very corroded

Slight play in os steering arm joints and suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,376 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Front cross member is corroded

Ns rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 109,376 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake hoses are perishing

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm [195/50/15v]

Front cross member is corroded

Ns rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,117 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 89,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 65,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 54,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,223 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 YKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YKR, 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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What year was BG03 YKR registered?

BG03 YKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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