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BL03 WUV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,764 mi
Last recorded41,764 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 38,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,903 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2008 17,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 17,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 10,740 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 10,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

BL03 WUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BL03 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 WUV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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