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BW03 XPH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 56,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 56,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill under car corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill under car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of sill,covered with plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of sill,covered with plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in side tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in side tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 39,448 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 39,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 36,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,272 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre is cracking/perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage of transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,443 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking in tread.

Oil leak, possibly gear box oil.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,421 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 27,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,204 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 2,695 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 XPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

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

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