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Y743 OJA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,825 miles

EXHAUST BOX ROUGH

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 38,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

EXHAUST BOX ROUGH

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 31,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,378 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,313 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres showing signs of fatigue, (cracking)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres showing signs of fatigue (cracking up).

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre showing signs of fatigue.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre showing signs of fatigue.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 18,194 miles

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

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

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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Y743 OJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y743 OJA, 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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Y743 OJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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