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BG03 YOC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 146,330 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2017 137,981 miles

both front wipers deteriorated

both rear tyres worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust brackets broken

front brake imbalance

front tyres wider than rears

parking brake effort low

play in nearside front wheel side to side

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,883 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

secondry bonnet catch stuck freed off

unable to check front to rear brake due to shields

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

secondry bonnet catch stuck freed off

unable to check front to rear brake due to shields

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,925 miles

knocking from steering columb

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,676 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,399 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,451 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 YOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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