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Y732 ODT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 ODT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 85,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,677 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,038 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 80,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 73,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,929 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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Y732 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y732 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 Y732 ODT registered?

Y732 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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