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Y703 OVN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,809 mi
Last recorded65,809 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 OVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,809 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 58,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 58,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,782 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 54,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,078 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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Y703 OVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y703 OVN, 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 Y703 OVN registered?

Y703 OVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y703 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y703 OVN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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