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BT03 HBH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,353 mi
Last recorded136,353 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 136,353 miles

deepish cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 136,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

deepish cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,390 miles

Exhaust tailpipe support bracket broken.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 121,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust tailpipe support bracket broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 112,535 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 112,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre slight uneven wear

stone chip in windsreen [not in swept rear]

Pass 29 Apr 2011 100,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,881 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 9 Jun 2008 66,816 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 48,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,539 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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BT03 HBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BT03 HBH, 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 BT03 HBH registered?

BT03 HBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BT03 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 HBH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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