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Y631 BKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,204 mi
Last recorded43,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust pipe mount broken

Fail 29 Jun 2016 43,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust pipe mount broken

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,570 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 40,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,723 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front tyre perished and worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,247 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,196 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper

damage to nearside rear door/wheel arch

Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper

damage to nearside rear door/wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,815 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,546 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,974 miles

advise impact damage to passenger side ,front bumper insecure

advise rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2008 15,969 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise impact damage to passenger side ,front bumper insecure

advise rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,258 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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Y631 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y631 BKJ, 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 Y631 BKJ registered?

Y631 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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