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LY03 BZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 128,254 miles

covers fitted impairing underside inspection

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

low oil light illuminated

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 10 Jun 2014 128,254 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted impairing underside inspection

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

low oil light illuminated

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Jun 2013 122,780 miles

Oil warning light illuminated

Slight deteriation to front brake hose rubber covers

both front steering knuckles have slight play

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight deteriation to exhaust

slight deteriation to front brake hoses

some underbody trays fitted obsecuring view

Fail 28 Jun 2013 122,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil warning light illuminated

Slight deteriation to front brake hose rubber covers

both front steering knuckles have slight play

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight deteriation to exhaust

some underbody trays fitted obsecuring view

Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steering knuckles have slight play

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2012 114,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steering knuckles have slight play

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,205 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,863 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 100,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,736 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 BZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZD, 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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LY03 BZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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