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BW03 CWT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,998 mi
Last recorded112,998 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,553 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 4 Jan 2019 107,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,531 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front seat belt slow to return

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front seat belt slow to return

offside windscreen washer poor

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,113 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 75,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,509 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 64,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 59,571 miles

both front brake disc inner faces worn

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyrewall deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2007 50,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,798 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 CWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BW03 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

BW03 CWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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