MOT Status
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75,455 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Plastic trays fitted
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front tyres have surface cracking on outer tread areas.
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.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
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)
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
centre exhaust section corroded
both rear tyres cracked in places / slightly miss-shaped
centre exhaust section outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres cracked in places / slightly miss-shaped
centre exhaust section outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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