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Y649 CVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017
Fail 25 Aug 2017

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,522 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipe to n/s/r rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 May 2015 62,671 miles

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

Offside 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

slight play in steering

wipers not 100% efficient

Fail 30 Apr 2015 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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

slight play in steering

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 1 May 2014 60,299 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINTS

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINTS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,691 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,179 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to split on side walls

tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,953 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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Y649 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 Y649 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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Y649 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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