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Y415 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,146 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,197 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 Oct 2016 85,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,429 miles

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

n/s/r spring lower mount worn and breaking up

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,980 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 51,980 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,992 miles

2 nails in offside front tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,924 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 24,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y415 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y415 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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What year was Y415 BNV registered?

Y415 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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