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MD03 BZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 BZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,192 miles

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

general rust underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,382 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 93,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both Tyres cracking on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pipes line corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,265 miles

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

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,319 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,710 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 36,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 36,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 20,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MD03 BZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD03 BZN, 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 MD03 BZN registered?

MD03 BZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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