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BW03 UUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,872 mi
Last recorded59,872 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 59,872 miles

Central Rear box exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 59,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear box exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 51,574 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 51,574 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,802 miles

Nearside Front steering system has slight play in inner joint

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Aug 2024 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 40,259 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured font and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,426 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 33,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,082 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 22,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,855 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,892 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 UUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 UUY registered?

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

Is BW03 UUY safe to buy?

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