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Y831 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre silghty miss shaped

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

Offside Rear tyre small cut in inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,375 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,624 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

wear in steering colum joints and bushes

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 58,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,169 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,587 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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Y831 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y831 BKV, 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 Y831 BKV registered?

Y831 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y831 BKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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