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BW52 OJS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,200 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 92,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,181 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,926 miles

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

exhaust silencer deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on inside

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Limited access underneath vehicle due to covers

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 20,563 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BW52 OJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW52 OJS, 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

How do I check the history of BW52 OJS?

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What year was BW52 OJS registered?

BW52 OJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BW52 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 OJS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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