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BW03 XSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,760 mi
Last recorded143,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Rear two rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 130,542 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroderd

Fail 20 Jan 2018 130,542 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroderd

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,570 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,934 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,237 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Dec 2014 99,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,220 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,348 miles

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

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

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 XSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

BW03 XSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is BW03 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XSJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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