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BW03 HUZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,172 mi
Last recorded49,172 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 49,172 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,183 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,105 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded innerwing brake pipe pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded innerwing brake pipe pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,757 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 20,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,146 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 19,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,555 miles

Slight smear wiper blades

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,220 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 11,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

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

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