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Y708 ORT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,394 mi
Last recorded136,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 ORT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,394 miles

Nearside Front Slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 114,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,308 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,626 miles

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

O/S Rear tyre has had a repair.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,921 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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Y708 ORT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y708 ORT, 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 Y708 ORT registered?

Y708 ORT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y708 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 ORT shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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