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Y661 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY661 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside on wing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat belt Buckie casing missing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside on wing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat belt Buckie casing missing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,455 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear wiper blade split

strong advice both front tyres cracking on outer and inner walls

Pass 6 May 2014 51,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,604 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a Cut (Cords Not Exposed)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Pass 3 May 2011 41,219 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 41,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,936 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted

small cracks starting on n/s/f brake flex hose

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,779 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r seat belt buckles incomplete but functional

Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,779 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r seat belt buckles incomplete but functional

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

Pass 6 May 2008 29,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,696 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVERS BROKEN †N/S/F REAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,665 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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Y661 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 Y661 DBV, 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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Y661 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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