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Y527 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,395 mi
Last recorded108,395 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,421 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,241 miles

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

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

exhaust box badly corroded on centre box but not holed

offside front tyre showing signs of becoming misshaped

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,092 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,089 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 47,086 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,534 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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Y527 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y527 ORF, 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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Y527 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y527 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 ORF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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