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BW03 HSK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,178 mi
Last recorded113,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,178 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 112,874 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all - switch fault. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

'thump' on take-off - engine mounting?

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,411 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ point of change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Sidelight dim

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 55,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,430 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 30 Jul 2016 47,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,275 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside fronr tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside fronr tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,694 miles

front brake pads worn almost to limit

osr shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,300 miles

due to abs brakes [decel used]

both front brake flexi pipes cracking change asap

center rear seat locked limited test

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,987 miles

both rear tyres cracking to o/wall also o/s/front/ both front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

front discs worn with lip unable to view pads fully

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,951 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 HSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSK, 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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BW03 HSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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