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Y697 AKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,748 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,034 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

sill kits fitted

welding repairs heavily undersealed

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with blue chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

sill kits fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 98,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,431 miles

oil warning lamp is on

Fail 29 Jan 2019 94,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil warning lamp is on

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,207 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil warning lamp is on

Fail 27 Jan 2017 86,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil warning lamp is on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,459 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,147 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,458 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 62,458 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,392 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Battery warning light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Screw in tread of nearside front tyre.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,009 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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Y697 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y697 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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What year was Y697 AKV registered?

Y697 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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