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Y385 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,143 miles

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

Knocking noise, and free play, noted in steering column area (covers etc fitted obscuring some components from inspection)

Offside Mirror glass slightly insecure

Play in steering inner tie rods noted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 106,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Knocking noise, and free play, noted in steering column area (covers etc fitted obscuring some components from inspection)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering inner tie rods noted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 100,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,045 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,760 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,241 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres deterioated and splitting

slight ambient smoke on idle

slight roughness front hub bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2013 77,526 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres deterioated and splitting

slight ambient smoke on idle

slight roughness front hub bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear number plate bulb dim

slight nocking from steering

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,733 miles

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

both rear tyre valves perishing

front screen wipers starting to judder/smear

Fail 20 Jun 2009 61,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

both rear tyre valves perishing

front screen wipers starting to judder/smear

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,011 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 30,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 30,670 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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Y385 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y385 BNV, 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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Y385 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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