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Y675 OAM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY675 OAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2013

o/s/r tyre has perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

o/s/r tyre has perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,091 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 66,090 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,079 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play nearside steering arm at fixing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,079 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play nearside steering arm at fixing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,661 miles

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,560 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 32,740 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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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Y675 OAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y675 OAM, 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 Y675 OAM registered?

Y675 OAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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