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BG03 YPH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 63,946 miles

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

off side front jacking pad is missing

Fail 21 May 2016 63,946 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

off side front jacking pad is missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low osr /nsr brake pipes corroding rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 2 May 2014 55,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 May 2013 50,531 miles

Exhaust box corroded.

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 May 2012 46,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

n/s door mirror glass insecure

Pass 24 May 2010 36,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,758 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,993 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 YPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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