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BG03 YML

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,745 mi
Last recorded74,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2020 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers and under shields restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,540 miles

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe assembly

n/s rear hand brake outer cable is damaged

slight damage to the windscreen , o/s front corner

various plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe assembly

n/s rear hand brake outer cable is damaged

slight damage to the windscreen , o/s front corner

various plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,848 miles

all 4 wheels have large inner plastic arches fitted not allowing a full inspection

centre stop lamp has 1 light source out

front number plate is cracked

light corrosion to the front subframe

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

small tear in the n/s wiper rubber

various undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 68,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 wheels have large inner plastic arches fitted not allowing a full inspection

centre stop lamp has 1 light source out

front number plate is cracked

light corrosion to the front subframe

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

small tear in the n/s wiper rubber

various undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,400 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 64,400 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight noise (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under pannals fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,246 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

nsf top suspension mount creaking

Pass 3 May 2014 52,420 miles

Engine management light to dash

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

Front wipers worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 52,420 miles

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

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

Engine management light to dash

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

Front wipers worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 47,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 47,959 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,527 miles

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

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

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

middle exhaust outer skin rottern

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,527 miles

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

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

middle exhaust outer skin rottern

Fail 6 May 2011 39,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,866 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 30,273 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,091 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 YML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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