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BP03 LZC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,612 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,564 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer wall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,501 miles

knock from steering column needs further investigation

rear number plate slightly disfigured

slight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,545 miles

engine light on

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,746 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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BP03 LZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 BP03 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

BP03 LZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 LZC 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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