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BV03 NFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,249 mi
Last recorded37,249 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,249 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 36,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,862 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 32,251 miles

Exhaust Silencer/Tail pipe Supporting Bracket Broken

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2014 28,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,633 miles

Nearside mirror missing

SRS warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,532 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished and starting to split

both rear tyres perished

dampness around both front inner c,v gators

front sub frame corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

srs light on recomend attension

under body shields fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,531 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished and starting to split

both rear tyres perished

dampness around both front inner c,v gators

front sub frame corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

srs light on recomend attension

under body shields fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,120 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,104 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,067 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,907 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 14,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,309 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 NFC 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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

BV03 NFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 NFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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