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BT03 SHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,315 mi
Last recorded14,315 miles
Recorded on16 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 SHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 14,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 13,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 13,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 13,076 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 12,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 12,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 11,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 11,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 11,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 10,703 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,252 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 10,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,359 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 7,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 7,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 6,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 5,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,043 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 2,327 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 SHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

BT03 SHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 SHJ shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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