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BW03 XRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,042 miles

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

Offside rear door slightly damage

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,042 miles

Offside rear door slightly damage

Eml on

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,184 miles

Centre rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,579 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,272 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,000 miles

rear exhaust box outer shell starting to deteriorate

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,017 miles

front pads on mot limit

Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads on mot limit

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,327 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 XRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

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

Is BW03 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XRF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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