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BG03 YOA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,532 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,532 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,077 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,824 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges - n/s close to legal tread depth limit

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,824 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges - n/s close to legal tread depth limit

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,217 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 YOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YOA, 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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What year was BG03 YOA registered?

BG03 YOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is BG03 YOA safe to buy?

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