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LY03 BZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLY03 BZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

sills covered

Fail 2 Sep 2014

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

sills covered

Pass 3 Sep 2013

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated in areas

Front brake pads worn at uneven rate

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Odomeer not displayed due to back light failure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013

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

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated in areas

Front brake pads worn at uneven rate

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Odomeer not displayed due to back light failure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011

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

front disc's worn and pitted

under side of vehicle has plastic tray restricting inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2011

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc's worn and pitted

under side of vehicle has plastic tray restricting inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,339 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,707 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 60,707 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,402 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Mar 2006 33,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,826 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 BZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

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

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