2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · BW03 XPS
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/08/2003. Recorded mileage 69,426 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1397cc
BW03 XPS Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2023
- 69,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BW03 XPS Mileage History
- 08/08/200614,978 mi
- 08/08/200614,978 mi
- 07/08/200719,906 mi+4,928 mi
- 07/08/200719,906 mi
- 15/09/200824,862 mi+4,956 mi
- 08/09/200929,415 mi+4,553 mi
- 25/08/201033,202 mi+3,787 mi
- 19/08/201137,200 mi+3,998 mi
- 22/08/201137,200 mi
- 21/08/201241,002 mi+3,802 mi
- 16/08/201344,664 mi+3,662 mi
- 29/08/201447,785 mi+3,121 mi
- 29/08/201447,785 mi
- 20/08/201551,931 mi+4,146 mi
- 05/08/201655,092 mi+3,161 mi
- 30/08/201756,547 mi+1,455 mi
- 30/08/201756,547 mi
- 31/08/201859,004 mi+2,457 mi
- 31/08/201859,004 mi
- 21/08/201961,849 mi+2,845 mi
- 21/08/201961,849 mi
- 28/08/202063,839 mi+1,990 mi
- 28/08/202063,839 mi
- 06/09/202164,288 mi+449 mi
- 13/10/202164,289 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/202264,298 mi+9 mi
- 28/01/202264,300 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/202369,426 mi+5,126 mi
- 28/02/202369,426 mi
Average of roughly 3,288 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
BW03 XPS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BW03 XPS) between August 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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