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BL03 GVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,820 mi
Last recorded61,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,820 miles

o/s/r wheel arch has slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,922 miles

nearside front window faulty

offside front door strap loose

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2012 42,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front window faulty

offside front door strap loose

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,777 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,350 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 GVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

BL03 GVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BL03 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 GVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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