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Y104 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,325 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 94,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013
Fail 23 Oct 2013

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,696 miles

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

Offside rear tyre beginning to mishape on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,694 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)

Offside rear tyre beginning to mishape on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,751 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,523 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,523 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 38,087 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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Y104 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y104 BNV, 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 Y104 BNV registered?

Y104 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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