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BK03 UET

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,796 mi
Last recorded137,796 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 120,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 111,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 94,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GRILLE LOOSE

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

REMOVED AERIAL ATTATCHMENT FROM DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GRILLE LOOSE

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

REMOVED AERIAL ATTATCHMENT FROM DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 69,225 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK03 UET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 UET registered?

BK03 UET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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