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BW03 RZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,129 mi
Last recorded104,129 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 RZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,198 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear disc rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,509 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,330 miles

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body and paint work damage observed

Both front and rear registration plates water marked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

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

Is BW03 RZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 RZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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