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BT03 PYV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 61,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 54,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 54,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 52,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,959 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 49,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,930 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 47,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,840 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,450 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,657 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,515 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r tyre as perishing/cracking on outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre as perishing/cracking on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,534 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,534 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,270 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 PYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BT03 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

BT03 PYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 PYV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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