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BL03 EXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,290 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set no 2 ()

cover sills shields

exhaust rusty

muddy underside

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,470 miles

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

Front tyres starting to perish

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

exhaust outer casings rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres starting to perish

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

exhaust outer casings rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,078 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust outer casing (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,411 miles

Centre exhaust box casing deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,411 miles

Centre exhaust box casing deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,941 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking between tread

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 65,792 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking between tread

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

flat spot on offside rear tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,262 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre badly perished (195-50/15)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,968 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 31,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,383 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 EXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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