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BL03 GWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,989 mi
Last recorded57,989 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,989 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 57,989 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 53,770 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under-body shielding.

Fail 18 May 2016 53,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under-body shielding.

Pass 12 May 2015 46,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2013 38,226 miles

both rear tyres slight wall slight perished

front subfrme slight corroded

off side front tyre minor cut to outer wall and light wear

Pass 10 May 2012 35,382 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 26,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 19,129 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,350 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 GWG 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 80%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

BL03 GWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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