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BW03 UUV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,748 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside rear suspension shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,737 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside rear suspension shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Service brake perfromance ONLY 58% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,797 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,760 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,454 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,446 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2008 39,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,136 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,094 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside and offside front tyres misshapen on inside edges.

Service brake performance 51% only just within MOT test requirements of 50%.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,845 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 UUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

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

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