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Y471 BPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight not fully secure

front sub frame, rear axle components, brake pipe both side, both side rear inner sills, exhaust box central all slight corroded

rear service brake weak

steering joints slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2022 82,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight not fully secure

front sub frame, rear axle components, brake pipe both side, both side rear inner sills, exhaust box central all slight corroded

rear service brake weak

steering joints slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlight not fully secure

both side rear inner sills slight corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

rear service brake weak

steering joints slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2020 80,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

both side front headlight insecure

both side rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 78,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017
Pass 8 Jun 2016
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 63,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,136 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007
Pass 5 Apr 2006

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y471 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y471 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.

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Y471 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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