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BV03 NFN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,441 miles

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

Plastic trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,441 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Undertray fitted can't inspect proper brake pipe and rust

Fail 2 Nov 2022 75,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Undertray fitted can't inspect proper brake pipe and rust

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,439 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,415 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,239 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres have surface cracking on outer tread areas.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres have surface cracking on outer tread areas.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,057 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 70,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,464 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,693 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear door catch not latching consistantley

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

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

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 3 Mar 2016 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint loose in suspension arm at mounting bolts (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear door catch not latching consistantley

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,714 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,008 miles

both rear tyres cracked in places / slightly miss-shaped

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 57,008 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked in places / slightly miss-shaped

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,178 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,177 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 NFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

BV03 NFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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