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Y235 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,855 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Ignition switch faulty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Dash warning lights on

Engine noisy

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,161 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,161 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,527 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 24 Oct 2015 87,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,671 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 78,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,013 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,783 miles

front subframe has slight surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2011 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,712 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,712 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,487 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 23,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Rear wiper blade missing

Steering column noisey

Vibration noise from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,615 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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Y235 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y235 ORF, 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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Y235 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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