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Y656 OTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,646 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 103,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,441 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,441 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 74,868 miles

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 25 May 2010 74,868 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 29 May 2009 68,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 68,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 61,803 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 29 May 2007 55,076 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

osr spring seat cover corroded would recomend new cover

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,204 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear coil spring bottom mount cup and rubber deteriorate require attention

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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Y656 OTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 Y656 OTF, 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 Y656 OTF registered?

Y656 OTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y656 OTF safe to buy?

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