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D26 BMB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,502 mi
Last recorded67,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 BMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 67,502 miles

general chassis and suspension components rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,738 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,815 miles

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,109 miles

NANUFACTURERS COVERS FITTED.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,284 miles

covers fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,631 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,029 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (no ply or cords exposed at time of test)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 28,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (no ply or cords exposed at time of test)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,805 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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D26 BMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D26 BMB, 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 D26 BMB registered?

D26 BMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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