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BG03 YMH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 59,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 59,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,828 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,450 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,450 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 48,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 41,949 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,949 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,881 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 YMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

BG03 YMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 YMH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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