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BG03 YMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,673 mi
Last recorded70,673 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,673 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 70,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded coverd up (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

all covered up underneath

Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded coverd up (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

all covered up underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,333 miles

plastic covers under vehicle, play in rack

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle, play in rack

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,537 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 53,857 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 50,101 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,802 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 46,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge + slightly perished.

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 28,553 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 YMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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