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BN03 UEY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 121,454 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 121,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,497 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front dampers affected. (2.7.2a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides affected. (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 117,492 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rear lamps not working. (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front dampers affected. (2.7.2a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides affected. (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,561 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,831 miles

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

airbag fault light illuminated

nearside front wheel fited with a snow tyre

offside front wheel fited with a snow tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,506 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 67,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,828 miles

offside rear wheel outer rim edge damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,647 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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BN03 UEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN03 UEY, 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 BN03 UEY registered?

BN03 UEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 UEY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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