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Y704 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2014

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

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

centre box in poor condition

dip switch in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2014

centre box in poor condition

dip switch in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,469 miles

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

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

indicater switch in poor condition

middle box in poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,469 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicater switch in poor condition

middle box in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,469 miles

Advise all rear seats missing and unable to carryout full seat belt check at rear.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,092 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,274 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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Y704 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y704 DLJ, 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 Y704 DLJ registered?

Y704 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y704 DLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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