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Y427 OAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,360 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,612 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

mid exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 67,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

mid exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,110 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

osf shock absorber has leaked but dried out !!!!!

osf top mount clicking but not tight

Fail 19 Oct 2015 57,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

osf shock absorber has leaked but dried out !!!!!

osf top mount clicking but not tight

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine warning light on

advise exhaust corroded

advise possible o/s/f top strut mount bearing sticking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,149 miles

engine man lite on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,149 miles

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

engine man lite on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,439 miles

engine man light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,544 miles

front brake discs rusting

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 33,543 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs rusting

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 31,884 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,431 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 31,426 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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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Y427 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y427 OAX, 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 Y427 OAX registered?

Y427 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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