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BP03 LZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,268 miles

engine light on slight misfire

no print out for emissions

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall spliting.(not showing cords)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,570 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,039 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 LZD 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 87.5%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

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

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