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Y657 CVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,074 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing

o/s/r outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

Fail 1 Feb 2013 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,803 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 101,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,790 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low and scrubbing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,107 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

S.R.S warning light remains on

engine warning light remains on

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,831 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 53,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 53,275 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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Y657 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y657 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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What year was Y657 CVV registered?

Y657 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y657 CVV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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