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BK03 DVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 90,328 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting to appear on n/s and o/s inner sills at rear

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,293 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting to appear on n/s and o/s inner sills at rear

Pass 17 May 2017 65,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,451 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 60,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 57,095 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2015 57,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 54,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,838 miles

both front tyres worn on wear marks and worn on inside and outside (195/50r15 82v)

both rear tyres have cracking to tread and worn on inside

Pass 4 May 2012 49,208 miles

Rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inner edge (195/50 R15 82T)

Fail 6 May 2011 45,976 miles

Both rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inner edge (195/50 R15 82T)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,976 miles

Both rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inner edge (195/50 R15 82T)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 40,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing un-evenly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing un-evenly on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 35,918 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,885 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 18 Apr 2007 25,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,119 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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BK03 DVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BK03 DVY, 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 BK03 DVY registered?

BK03 DVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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