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BW03 UMS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,318 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 29 Oct 2018 101,703 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,703 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,186 miles

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

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

Uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,583 miles

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

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

Unleven wear to both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,583 miles

Unleven wear to both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,197 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,025 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 10,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 10,292 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 UMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

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

Is BW03 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 UMS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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