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DE03 BCY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 88,165 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,234 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 74,116 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,203 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,969 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,788 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,472 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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DE03 BCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE03 BCY, 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 DE03 BCY registered?

DE03 BCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is DE03 BCY safe to buy?

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