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Y131 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,819 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,910 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 62,845 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock on steering column

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,480 miles

knock on steering column

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,599 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,697 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,111 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep cracking in tread edges

Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 29,186 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,463 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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