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Y677 BKL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,770 mi
Last recorded119,770 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY677 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,770 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 119,750 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements fault on main beam (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,232 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 79,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rusting

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,164 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013
Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,863 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 60,863 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 54,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,730 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,605 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,218 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 33,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,607 miles

as per vt32 issued 9.45 07/07/2006

Fail 7 Jul 2006 28,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres badly perished in tread

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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Y677 BKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y677 BKL, 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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Y677 BKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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