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Y397 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,961 miles

Central Front play in steering steering joints from steering wheel to steering rack

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 62,961 miles

Central Front play in steering steering joints from steering wheel to steering rack

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,157 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,157 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack badly

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,479 miles

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s balljiont

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,236 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,595 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,415 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked inbetween tread

o/s front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,419 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 39,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,749 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 31,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 27,648 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 27,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 20,827 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 20,827 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

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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Y397 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y397 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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Y397 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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