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Y687 BWN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,885 mi
Last recorded45,885 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box exhaust insecure /deteroirated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to rear seats

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,040 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to rear seats

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,489 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,489 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 25,132 miles

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

slight knock from steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,132 miles

slight knock from steering column

Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 20,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 18,164 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 18,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y687 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y687 BWN, 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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Y687 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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