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Y714 CVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,861 mi
Last recorded150,861 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 150,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 150,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 150,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 149,676 miles

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

corrosion to nsf and osf brake pipes

corrosion to nsr brake pipe

noise on belt

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 Jun 2013 149,676 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to nsf and osf brake pipes

corrosion to nsr brake pipe

noise on belt

osr tyre presure low

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Jul 2012 147,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 147,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 147,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight movement in osf headlamp but not affecting aim

slight play in steering column

wipers smearing front and rear

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 144,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 141,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

fuel pipes damp from fuel filter

Fail 1 Jul 2010 141,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

fuel pipes damp from fuel filter

Pass 6 Jul 2009 138,084 miles

Center exhaust section bracket broke but exhaust fully supported.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 138,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Center exhaust section bracket broke but exhaust fully supported.

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 134,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 126,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 109,928 miles

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

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

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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Y714 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y714 CVV, 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 Y714 CVV registered?

Y714 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y714 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 CVV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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