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BL03 EHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,467 mi
Last recorded122,467 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,467 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,130 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 116,130 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner trackrod

Rear rear back box skin

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner trackrod

Rear rear back box skin

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,182 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,480 miles

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 78,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,611 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,607 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R wheel some resistance felt when turned by hand

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

very small amount of play felt in steering wheel,

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,122 miles

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

O/S/R wheel some resistance felt when turned by hand

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

very small amount of play felt in steering wheel,

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,706 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,690 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 50,690 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,020 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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BL03 EHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL03 EHY, 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 BL03 EHY registered?

BL03 EHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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