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Y336 BWN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY336 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,962 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,982 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s/ body damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s/ body damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,946 miles

Damage to O/S/F door.

Exhaust silencer is slightly DET.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light is on.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Damage to O/S/F door.

Exhaust silencer is slightly DET.

O/S/F tyre pressure is low.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light is on.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,849 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,213 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 55,308 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 55,304 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 51,130 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 30 May 2007 45,011 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 44,961 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,223 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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Y336 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y336 BWN, 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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Y336 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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