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BW03 HTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,436 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear under inner sills are corroded

front brake hoses are perished

rear subframe is corroded

underbody covers are fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 129,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear under inner sills are corroded

front brake hoses are perished

rear subframe is corroded

underbody covers are fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015
Fail 31 Jul 2015

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,129 miles

osf and nsf brake hose rubber sheths split

plastic sill covers fitted making full sill inspection difficult

plastic undertrays fitted along complete underside of vehicle making some components difficult to assess

strut top bearings noisey in operation

Fail 10 Jul 2014 107,046 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf and nsf brake hose rubber sheths split

plastic sill covers fitted making full sill inspection difficult

plastic undertrays fitted along complete underside of vehicle making some components difficult to assess

strut top bearings noisey in operation

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall, but not deep enough to expose the ply or cords

Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall, but not deep enough to expose the ply or cords

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,094 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,939 miles

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 44,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,847 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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BW03 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

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

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