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Y823 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 104,799 miles

ENGINE NOISEY

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

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

O/S & N/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSHES SPLITTING

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM

Fail 27 May 2016 104,799 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ENGINE NOISEY

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

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

O/S & N/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSHES SPLITTING

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM

Pass 27 May 2015 99,398 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked all over

Fail 27 May 2015 99,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked all over

Pass 27 May 2014 94,435 miles

slight movement between steering column and shaft knuckle joint

Fail 27 May 2014 94,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight movement between steering column and shaft knuckle joint

Pass 11 May 2013 88,777 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 May 2013 88,777 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 83,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 78,041 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 72,585 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,577 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,172 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,836 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 61,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,877 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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Y823 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y823 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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What year was Y823 ORF registered?

Y823 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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