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BG03 YOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,409 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,406 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside offside and nearside wipers splitting

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

Offside Front floor plastics insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,606 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside offside and nearside wipers splitting

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

Offside Front floor plastics insecure

Pass 24 May 2016 67,166 miles

offside rear tyre perished and split but not reaching cords

Fail 23 May 2016 67,165 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords across treads (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished and split but not reaching cords

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,754 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,705 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 47,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,910 miles

both outer tyre walls perished

Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,698 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 YOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

BG03 YOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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