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Y664 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,943 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 59,770 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,612 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Engine warning light on.

Front discs wearing and corrosion.

N/s/f top suspension mount creaking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small hole n/s/r lamp lense.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre inner section on legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 44,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,012 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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Y664 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y664 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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What year was Y664 DBV registered?

Y664 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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