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BG03 YNP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,075 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine damp

front brake hoses slightly cracking

injectors leaking

n/s/r suspension arm slight play

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

h/b lever on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,098 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside headlamp aim poor

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,268 miles

both rear wheel arches badly corroded sills covered , wipers poor o/s/f lower arm bush split slightly no movment

Fail 28 Mar 2017 111,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel arches badly corroded sills covered , wipers poor o/s/f lower arm bush split slightly no movment

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 99,164 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2012 94,762 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2010 78,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 61,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,426 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 50,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 50,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,070 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 YNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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