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Y648 CVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,780 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 127,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,991 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

MIL On

Pass 25 Jul 2016 121,191 miles

all under trays fitted

some play in o/s part of rack

Fail 25 Jul 2016 121,191 miles

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

all under trays fitted

some play in o/s part of rack

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,893 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,645 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 106,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,644 miles

rear discs worn

midd exhaust corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Jun 2012 100,644 miles

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

midd exhaust corroded

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,110 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,604 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 96,604 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,081 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 86,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,924 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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Y648 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y648 CVV, 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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Y648 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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