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OE03 BZM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,012 mi
Last recorded114,012 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 BZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 110,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 110,115 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,790 miles

Offside Front Outer tires feathering 195/50r15 ,near side front wearing outer wall and off side rear oval

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer tires feathering 195/50r15 ,near side front wearing outer wall and off side rear oval

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,029 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 109,029 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,850 miles

under trays fitted preventing complete inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2015 105,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,272 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,962 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 71,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 43,938 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD IN CENTRE FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS GETTING LOW

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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OE03 BZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE03 BZM, 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 OE03 BZM registered?

OE03 BZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OE03 BZM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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