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Y652 CBA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,402 miles

front brake pads worn to 3mm approx, legal ,limit is 1.6mm

nearside rear metal brake pipe is coroded

nearside rear prescribed area is coroding, centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,580 miles

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

near side rear metal brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side rear metal brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,174 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front seat belt frayed slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front seat belt frayed slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,292 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexy brake hose protection covers split

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexy brake hose protection covers split

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,896 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,669 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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Y652 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y652 CBA, 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 Y652 CBA registered?

Y652 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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