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BG03 YLH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,662 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 May 2019 122,316 miles

Front Bumper ends insecure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both sides ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper ends insecure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 May 2017 114,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S mirror glass cracked

front bumper corners insecure

Fail 4 May 2017 114,662 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

both rear tyres cracking

front bumper corners insecure

Pass 13 May 2016 111,267 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 May 2016 111,267 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 108,464 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 105,586 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

clonk on steering steering

Pass 1 May 2013 103,329 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 May 2012 99,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 99,808 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 95,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on there outersidewalls

Pass 19 May 2010 94,385 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 94,385 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight smear from the offside front wiper blades

Pass 11 May 2009 89,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 74,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 74,371 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 9 May 2007 61,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,330 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 YLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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