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BT03 SDY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,498 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 74,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 66,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 58,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 55,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,139 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 50,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2019 45,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,914 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 38,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,982 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 19,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 17,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,327 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,773 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 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BT03 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

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

Is BT03 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 SDY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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