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BN03 VWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 103,076 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 103,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and small cut on inner side of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2016 96,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 90,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 80,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,181 miles

both side front tyres inner sidewall cuts but not to cords

Fail 1 May 2013 70,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both side front tyres inner sidewall cuts but not to cords

Pass 10 May 2012 62,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,089 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,480 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 VWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN03 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

BN03 VWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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