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BP03 DVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded around lower suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,821 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 89,742 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,558 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 26 Feb 2016 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,562 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 84,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,162 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,305 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 14 Mar 2011 73,959 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009
Fail 14 Sep 2009

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,494 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)

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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BP03 DVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BP03 DVK, 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 BP03 DVK registered?

BP03 DVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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