MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Nearside Front Upper suspension mount bearing part seized-noisy
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
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
slight play knock from steering column
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
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BW03 HSY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BW03 HSY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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