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BG03 YMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,428 mi
Last recorded115,428 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 115,428 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and the rest showing signs of previous leaks as well (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

stone chips in windscreen

under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,581 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult seat belt

Fail 17 Aug 2016 111,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult seat belt

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,788 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,447 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,353 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,668 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front brake slightly holding

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,936 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 YMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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