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M15 BRB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 BRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,591 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,402 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,910 miles

eml lamp is on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 53,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 50,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,394 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2009 44,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 44,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,566 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 34,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,487 miles

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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M15 BRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 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 M15 BRB, 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 25 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 M15 BRB registered?

M15 BRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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The MOT history for M15 BRB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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