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BV03 NCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

55,502 mi
Last recorded55,502 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 53,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023
Pass 2 Apr 2022 48,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,428 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2020 46,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 43,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 43,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,876 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,060 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,432 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 17,432 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 15,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,993 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 NCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

BV03 NCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BV03 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 NCE shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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