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BV03 BXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,408 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 53,715 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,164 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out off shape

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,164 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The underneath of the car is covered in plastic

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,747 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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BV03 BXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV03 BXL, 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 BV03 BXL registered?

BV03 BXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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