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BG03 YMK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,982 mi
Last recorded158,982 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 158,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 126,616 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 126,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,685 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,060 miles

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

couver over brake pipe unable tp fully inspect

osr wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

couver over brake pipe unable tp fully inspect

osr wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,104 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Feb 2010 26,104 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing outer edges check tracking

Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,580 miles

plastic undershields prevent inspection of many items.

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 YMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 YMK registered?

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

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