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BL03 EXX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,830 mi
Last recorded46,830 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,160 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,960 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 36,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,847 miles

Advise O/S/R lens cracked

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,376 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,258 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

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 EXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL03 EXX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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