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BW03 JYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,353 mi
Last recorded51,353 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre split on the inner side wall

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & insecure

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,980 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,032 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

tyre sidewall damage

wipers in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,875 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

play to rear axle mounting bushes

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2006 8,775 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 JYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

BW03 JYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is BW03 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 JYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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