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BL03 WXX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,572 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,572 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,162 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,162 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,790 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,981 miles

deep cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

deep cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,376 miles

deep cuts in both rear tyre sidewalls

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 WXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

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

Is BL03 WXX safe to buy?

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