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Y840 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 100,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 88,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,212 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,212 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

two front tyres wearing on outer edges

wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,037 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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Y840 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y840 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 Y840 ORF registered?

Y840 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y840 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 ORF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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