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Y271 CAY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,139 mi
Last recorded61,139 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,098 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Fail 7 Feb 2018 59,097 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,516 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 56,498 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim missing

nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 31 Jan 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim missing

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,472 miles

e.m.l light on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre slightly steped on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 28,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,369 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,645 miles

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

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

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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Y271 CAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y271 CAY, 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 Y271 CAY registered?

Y271 CAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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