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BW03 HWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,937 mi
Last recorded101,937 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 101,937 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 101,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate blistered

rear wiper worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate blistered

rear wiper worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,438 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,684 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 HWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

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

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