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BW03 HSX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,455 mi
Last recorded65,455 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2013

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2013

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 47,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,337 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,337 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,358 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING (CRACKING)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,658 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 HSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 HSX registered?

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

Is BW03 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 HSX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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