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Y447 BPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,878 mi
Last recorded72,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,623 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,510 miles

both front tyres replaced

slight play in steering column, facing/ closing panles corroded cover fitted. all tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,500 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in steering column, facing/ closing panles corroded cover fitted. all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,549 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,549 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front disc lipped

offside front disc lipped

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,591 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,803 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 30,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,643 miles

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,326 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 20,293 miles

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

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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Y447 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y447 BPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y447 BPA registered?

Y447 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y447 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y447 BPA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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