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BN03 VWH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,843 mi
Last recorded89,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,843 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,342 miles

MIL On

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,870 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,892 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 40,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,795 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 VWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

BN03 VWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BN03 VWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VWH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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