2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · BF03 OWB
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 76,472 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF03 OWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 76,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BF03 OWB Mileage History
- 05/07/202274,582 mi
- 04/07/202375,532 mi+950 mi
- 04/07/202476,447 mi+915 mi
- 02/08/202476,472 mi+25 mi
- 13/08/202476,472 mi
Average of roughly 896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF03 OWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BF03 OWB) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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