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Y394 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 89,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension corrosion.

Fail 16 May 2017 89,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear suspension corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,443 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 70,225 miles

n/s front brake hose heavily perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,544 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,022 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,021 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,950 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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Y394 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y394 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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Y394 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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