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LY03 BWB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,444 mi
Last recorded82,444 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,444 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin poor condition

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

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

knock from steering no play detected

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 82,444 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Central exhaust silencer outer skin poor condition

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

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

knock from steering no play detected

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,562 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,507 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

center exhaut box rusty

nearside front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,174 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,704 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall and tread

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,754 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 BWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY03 BWB, 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 BWB registered?

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

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