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BW03 XPP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,044 mi
Last recorded89,044 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,623 miles

o/s/f lower suspension front bush split

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,092 miles

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

both wipers worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish & split

Fail 30 Jul 2014 71,033 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish & split

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,527 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o\s\r tyre cut on side wall

Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o\s\r tyre cut on side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full undertray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,838 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs pitted on edges

full undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,639 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 19,965 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)

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 XPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

BW03 XPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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