MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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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