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Y129 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,553 mi
Last recorded51,553 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,553 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 46,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 44,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,999 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2014 39,999 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,150 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 29,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 May 2011 27,806 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 May 2010 26,129 miles

both o/s tyres perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 24,474 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 24,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 22,605 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,603 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,480 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,473 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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Y129 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y129 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.

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What year was Y129 CPB registered?

Y129 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y129 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 CPB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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