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Y435 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,931 mi
Last recorded64,931 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,931 miles

all indicator bulbs fading

both front discs rusty

both rear tyres perrishing

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 6 Sep 2013 64,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all indicator bulbs fading

both front discs rusty

both rear tyres perrishing

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,120 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 21 Apr 2012 63,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 3 May 2011 59,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 59,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 47,591 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

damage to offside front inner wheel rim on limits

Fail 21 May 2008 47,523 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

damage to offside front inner wheel rim on limits

Pass 24 May 2007 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2007 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 May 2006 35,445 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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Y435 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y435 OHC, 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 Y435 OHC registered?

Y435 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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