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Y674 SOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,346 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,345 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,678 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,941 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,587 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 60,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 54,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,657 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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Y674 SOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y674 SOO, 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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Y674 SOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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