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Y695 AKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 140,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 132,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 126,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point missing

o/s and n/s outer sills fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front jacking point missing

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front jacking point missing

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,203 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,267 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,267 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt webbing holed to allow catch retainer

n/s/f seat belt webbing holed to allow catch retainer

rear number plate delaminating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,376 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,907 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,406 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 41,406 miles

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

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

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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Y695 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y695 AKV, 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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Y695 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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