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BW03 VCX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,603 mi
Last recorded121,603 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 121,603 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 121,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,069 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,069 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r inner wing linning loose

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

under cover fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r inner wing linning loose

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,073 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,372 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 41,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

BW03 VCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is BW03 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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