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BL03 EUT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 93,413 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 93,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,688 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,066 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,426 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,725 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 EUT 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 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 BL03 EUT, 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 EUT registered?

BL03 EUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 EUT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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