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Y671 OJM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,582 mi
Last recorded87,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,582 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

condensation in nearside front headlight

nearside rear tyre tread lifting on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre is bold on outer edge however has 3mm of tread

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre is bold on outer edge however has 3mm of tread

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 57,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,102 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 47,030 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,998 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

number plates discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,246 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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Y671 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y671 OJM, 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 Y671 OJM registered?

Y671 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y671 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y671 OJM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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