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Y712 BKH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 BKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,161 miles

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

front discs rusty n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,615 miles

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

OSR tyre wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,228 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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Y712 BKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y712 BKH, 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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Y712 BKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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