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Y508 ODT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 ODT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,828 miles

Backbox corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF,NSF, OSR and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Undertray covering components

rack in NSR light cluster

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,828 miles

Backbox corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF,NSF, OSR and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Undertray covering components

rack in NSR light cluster

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,025 miles

both front suspension arm lower ball joints

both front suspension drop links slight play

oil leak

play in steering system inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,459 miles

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

engine managment light remains on after start up

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,459 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine managment light remains on after start up

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006

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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Y508 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y508 ODT, 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 Y508 ODT registered?

Y508 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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