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BP03 XHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,966 mi
Last recorded53,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,966 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 53,877 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,489 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,861 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,227 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,393 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

o/s stop light dim

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake flexi hoses supports split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,509 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 9,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,355 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 XHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

BP03 XHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BP03 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 XHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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