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Y271 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,693 mi
Last recorded101,693 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2017 101,665 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2016 93,393 miles

Exhaust corroded

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,851 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,354 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,143 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,505 miles

Rear n/s tyre badly wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2010 50,504 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre badly wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,397 miles

Underbody covered with plastic tray , cannot inspect properly

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,721 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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Y271 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

Y271 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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