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BG03 YPA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,215 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 80,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,228 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 79,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,837 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,873 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,870 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,064 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,060 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,951 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,051 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 YPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

BG03 YPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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