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Y727 FAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,756 mi
Last recorded124,756 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 124,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 117,907 miles

exhaust corroded

man light on

Fail 13 Jun 2014 117,902 miles

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

exhaust rusty

man light on

osf strut top squeeky

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,875 miles

washers poor, engine light on, front brakes imbalance hight to lock out, exhaust deteriorating & hanger broken, osf shocker top mount noisey, osf brake bind to limit

Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

washers poor, engine light on, front brakes imbalance hight to lock out, exhaust deteriorating & hanger broken, osf shocker top mount noisey, osf brake bind to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,157 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 80,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

water damage rear no plate

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,599 miles

front brakes getting low

rear wiper split

small stone chips in screen

Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes getting low

rear wiper split

small stone chips in screen

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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Y727 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y727 FAN, 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 Y727 FAN registered?

Y727 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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