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Y307 KMO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 KMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,291 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,291 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 104,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,448 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,421 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 84,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,336 miles

both front brake hoses starting to wear

engine warning light on

esp light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,429 miles

both front brake hoses perished

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,429 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,139 miles

Engine light on dash

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake hoses perishing

O/S/R Tyre cut on inner edge

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,138 miles

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

Engine light on dash

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake hoses perishing

O/S/R Tyre cut on inner edge

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

central hubs of front brake discs starting to corrode.

engine management light on

large undershields not allowing for full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

central hubs of front brake discs starting to corrode.

engine management light on

large undershields not allowing for full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,898 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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Y307 KMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y307 KMO, 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 Y307 KMO registered?

Y307 KMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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