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BW03 CWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,869 mi
Last recorded83,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 78,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

exhaust bracket corroded still supported

nearside rear tyre has age cracks on walls

steering column U/J noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,345 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,037 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 232,280 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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BW03 CWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BW03 CWA, 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 BW03 CWA registered?

BW03 CWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BW03 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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