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Y327 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,382 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket missing (rear) but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,905 miles

offside front shocker absorber top bearing slighty rough/noisy.

Pass 5 May 2010 29,304 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 29,304 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 27,781 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 27,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,108 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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Y327 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y327 BKV, 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 Y327 BKV registered?

Y327 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y327 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y327 BKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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