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M10 BSS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,424 mi
Last recorded46,424 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 BSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 46,424 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 45,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 44,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 44,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 43,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from theflexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from the flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 42,066 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 39,432 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2021 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 37,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 35,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills have covers on them and undersheilds fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Middle section exhaust starting to corrode.

N/S/Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/Rear tyre starting to crack on the outer edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 34,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/Rear tyre starting to crack on the outer edge.

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 33,775 miles

N/S/Rear tyre cracking inside the tread patern.

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

O/S/Front tyre sliced on the inner sidewall.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,907 miles

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,759 miles

Both front tyres have slices on the inner sidewalls.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,527 miles

N/S/Front tyre has slices on the inner sidewall

N/S/Rear tyre perished inside the tread patern

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,203 miles

Both front tyres have slices on the inner sidewalls.

N/S/Rear tyre perished.

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,511 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,741 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALINEMENT CHECK POSSABLE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED DUE TO FRONT TYRE WEAR

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)

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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M10 BSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M10 BSS, 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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M10 BSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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