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Y116 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,228 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,026 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,510 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,666 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 66,666 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,398 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,884 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,101 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,582 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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Y116 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 Y116 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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What year was Y116 BPB registered?

Y116 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y116 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 BPB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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