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Y727 ODT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,953 mi
Last recorded158,953 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 ODT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 158,953 miles

both rear tyres 2-3 mm tread

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 146,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 133,288 miles

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 106,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 93,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front bearing area noisy when spun

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to age crack

Fail 23 Feb 2008 93,321 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front bearing area noisy when spun

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to age crack

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,204 miles

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

nearside tyre sidewall slightly scrubbed

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 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y727 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

Y727 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y727 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y727 ODT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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