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Y104 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,322 mi
Last recorded70,322 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,322 miles

e.m.l on // both front flexi hoses cracking outer casing

Fail 12 Feb 2014 70,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e.m.l on // both front flexi hoses cracking outer casing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,823 miles

E.M. LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

poly-v-belt cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,502 miles

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

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

poly-v-belt cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,778 miles

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,247 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,247 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on during test

tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,921 miles

engine management light on during test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,060 miles

both front brake hoses cracked/splitting quite b adly! †offside front brake reading fluctuates slightly in rolling road

Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,440 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 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y104 CPB?

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What year was Y104 CPB registered?

Y104 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y104 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y104 CPB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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