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BG03 YPL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,741 miles

Bonnet release needs adjustment.

Exhaust mid box corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Already leaked and drying up? (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges.

Rear Both wheel arches corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,338 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,342 miles

eml light on

exhaust system starting to corrode and deterioate in places

o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

slight corrosion both rear quadrants

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish,split and get low

o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

slight lip front brake discs

slight perishing both front tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,631 miles

o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

slight lip front brake discs

slight perishing both front tyres

n/s rear tyre starting to perish,split and get low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,771 miles

both front flexi brake pipes perishing

both rear tyres perishing and splitting

o/s front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight damage to both number plates

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,995 miles

N/S/washer not working.

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/washer not working.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 41,305 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,644 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 YPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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