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Y82 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 78,842 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 78,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX SKIN OFF

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2025 74,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,527 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 68,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,114 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brakes just met requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,110 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,344 miles

All four tyres heavily perished and cracked.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,294 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,278 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Upper steering UJ has very slight play in it!!!

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,788 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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Y82 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y82 CPB, 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 Y82 CPB registered?

Y82 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y82 CPB safe to buy?

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