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Y721 CVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,013 miles

All indicators slightly discoloured

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

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

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,915 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,443 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,290 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,483 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,223 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,593 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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Y721 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y721 CVV registered?

Y721 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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