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BL03 EXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,150 mi
Last recorded89,150 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009
Pass 3 Jun 2008
Fail 2 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,362 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 EXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

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