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BW03 VNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,210 mi
Last recorded85,210 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,210 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2026 85,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,263 miles

Both rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas (each approx 80mm square)

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

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

Offside Rear brake noisey

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 81,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake noisey

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,394 miles

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

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

slight cracking on nsr tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,848 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 67,848 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,578 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,320 miles

engine covers & undertays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,524 miles

underfloor panels fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along rear radius arms, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

under floor panels fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,430 miles

engine covers & underfloor panels fitted, obscuring some components.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,524 miles

under floor trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer support strap missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,817 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,100 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

BW03 VNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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