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Y104 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,067 mi
Last recorded70,067 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL illuminated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,695 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres perished / cracking

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,958 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2018 48,929 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,408 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,408 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,954 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked on tyre outer tread, but not exposing cords

Fail 6 Feb 2014 22,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre side wall has a cut

o/s/front tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre side wall has a cut

o/s/front tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,151 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,776 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,758 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 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y104 BPB, 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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Y104 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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