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BK03 HLH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 98,328 miles

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,057 miles

both rear inner to outer sills starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to split

play at steering wheel

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear inner to outer sills starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to split

play at steering wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,843 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes starting to rust

rear inner sills rusting

sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,366 miles

play at steering wheel

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,234 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres unevenly worn

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,278 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,976 miles

middle exhaust starting to rust

offside front brake hose starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,679 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 32,676 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 27 Mar 2006 23,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,898 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 HLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK03 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

BK03 HLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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