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Y239 BWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,660 mi
Last recorded82,660 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Rear exhaust bracket made from jubilee clip

Fail 7 Feb 2018 82,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Rear exhaust bracket made from jubilee clip

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,745 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket has corrodded and broken off

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,744 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear steel brake pipe on offside rear radius arm is corrodded

Rear exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket has corrodded and broken off

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,670 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,064 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,820 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,643 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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Y239 BWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y239 BWP, 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 Y239 BWP registered?

Y239 BWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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