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Y38 BNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 BNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,160 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in n/s o/s front tie rods cracks on front brake hoses

Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,160 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in n/s o/s front tie rods cracks on front brake hoses

Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,866 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,373 miles

inner edge wear on rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,528 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,364 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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Y38 BNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 Y38 BNH, 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 Y38 BNH registered?

Y38 BNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y38 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 BNH 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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