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BW03 HSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,199 mi
Last recorded104,199 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,199 miles

Underneath of vehicle completely covered.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe surface corrosion not holed

Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe surface corrosion not holed

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount bearing part seized-noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,674 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner area

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + been overheated/damaged (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner area

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,031 miles

slight play knock from steering column

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play knock from steering column

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,036 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 57,305 miles

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

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

n/s front brake disc rusted

slight stiffness in o/s front suspension strut upper support bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2010 46,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,380 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 33,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 19,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 HSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

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

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