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BG03 YMF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 102,017 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,408 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

o/s/ tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

o/s/ tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,987 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

sils corroded and covered

Fail 15 Feb 2012 81,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

sils corroded and covered

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,823 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

brakes coroded

flexy hoses dterioated

oil cap missing

washer jets

Pass 22 May 2009 68,197 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 68,195 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 59,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,022 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 47,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 47,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 36,183 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 YMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

BG03 YMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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