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LY03 BNX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,552 mi
Last recorded56,552 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 56,552 miles

Advise front o /s strut showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking in outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,802 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise rear brake pads worn low.

advise slight play and knocking at steering column universal joint and at universal joint in bellows at steering rack.

Fail 8 May 2014 49,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise rear brake pads worn low.

advise slight play and knocking at steering column universal joint and at universal joint in bellows at steering rack.

Pass 7 May 2013 45,359 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 May 2012 43,095 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 May 2012 43,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,478 miles

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

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

rear brake pads waring low

Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake pads waring low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,836 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,461 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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LY03 BNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY03 BNX, 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 LY03 BNX registered?

LY03 BNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 BNX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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