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Y766 CPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,206 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Knock from steering.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,206 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Knock from steering.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,908 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,738 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Slight knock from steering.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 83,738 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

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

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

Slight knock from steering.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Front brake hoses perished

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Small splits in front anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,691 miles

Airbag light on

Both front brake hoses perished

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,641 miles

Airbag light on

Centre exhaust corroded

Engine management light on

Front brake hoses perished

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,307 miles

Air bag light on

Both front brake hoses perished

Engine management light on

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,889 miles

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,077 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 53,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON.

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,497 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 42,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine man light is on.

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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Y766 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y766 CPA, 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 Y766 CPA registered?

Y766 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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