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Y301 ONP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,623 mi
Last recorded58,623 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 ONP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,623 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,525 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,525 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,596 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded, no leak of gasses

Front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion and corroded unions

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,521 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 28,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,548 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,252 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 14,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,223 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 11,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,959 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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Y301 ONP 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 Y301 ONP, 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 Y301 ONP registered?

Y301 ONP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y301 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 ONP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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