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BW03 XRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,799 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure many sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,332 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,083 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,202 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,051 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 41,797 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,226 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,829 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 XRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 XRY registered?

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

Is BW03 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XRY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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