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Y276 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

43,681 mi
Last recorded43,681 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

middle section exhaust outer skin coroded

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,125 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shape inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,051 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear outer shape slighly

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear outer shape slighly

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,932 miles

n/s rear subframe mount has slight play deteriorateing

o/s rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

sill and floor covers fitted limited inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear subframe mount has slight play deteriorateing

o/s rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

sill and floor covers fitted limited inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine light faults dash

Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,536 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine light faults dash

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,001 miles

advise limited inspection due to under covers

Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,001 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise limited inspection due to under covers

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,482 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,354 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,167 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to carry out full under body inspection as covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to carry out full under body inspection as covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,908 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,648 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,648 miles

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

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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Y276 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 Y276 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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Y276 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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