MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
knock on steering column
knock on steering column
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have deep cracking in tread edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have deep cracking in tread edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear lower top hat spring locater detiorated
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y131 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y131 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 Y131 BPB registered?
Y131 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y131 BPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y131 BPB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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