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Y701 OHB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,088 mi
Last recorded63,088 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,088 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 46,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 43,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,515 miles

both froht discs have slight wear steps

nearside rear jacking point rubber block missing

Fail 16 May 2006 36,515 miles

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

both froht discs have slight wear steps

nearside rear jacking point rubber block missing

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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Y701 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y701 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y701 OHB registered?

Y701 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y701 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 OHB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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