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BW03 XPR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,606 miles

both rear tyres winter tread pattern

osf coil spring corroded.

osr metal brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres winter tread pattern

osf coil spring corroded.

osr metal brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,138 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 60,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,747 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 51,543 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Shox Damping Effect Worn

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,543 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Shox Damping Effect Worn

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,706 miles

cover missing at n/s/r seat belt stalk.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,222 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,240 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 XPR 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 82.4%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

BW03 XPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is BW03 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XPR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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