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Y797 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast center box corroded and deteriated

sills covers fited

Fail 11 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast center box corroded and deteriated

sills covers fited

Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pipes covered in sealant

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 95,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,231 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,334 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 37,707 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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Y797 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y797 ORF, 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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Y797 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y797 ORF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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