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BG03 YMR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heavley under sealed play in rear arms

Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heavley under sealed play in rear arms

Pass 2 Nov 2019 114,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 110,520 miles

advise wishbone rubers

corroision all stell pipes

Fail 3 Nov 2018 110,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

advise wishbone rubers

corroision all stell pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2017 107,201 miles

advise pads

Fail 28 Oct 2017 107,201 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,085 miles

advise heavley undersealed play nsr radus arm

Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise heavley undersealed play nsr radus arm

Pass 8 Nov 2015 100,019 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2015 100,019 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc inappropriately repaired front (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 90,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osr steel brake pipe rec change

Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,010 miles

osr steel brake pipe rec change

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,094 miles

advise n plate lights poor 2 see

Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise n plate lights poor 2 see

Pass 24 May 2011 73,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,075 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 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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