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Y856 BOK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,062 mi
Last recorded67,062 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 BOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

axhaust bracket that supports tailpipe is broken but is still supported by another bracket

nearside front upper strut mounting is dry and creaking but not resulting in excessive play.

nearside front wiper smears when clearing screen

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,408 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

axhaust bracket that supports tailpipe is broken but is still supported by another bracket

nearside front upper strut mounting is dry and creaking but not resulting in excessive play.

nearside front wiper smears when clearing screen

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear spring lower saddle plates becoming corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,265 miles

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

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

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

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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Y856 BOK 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 Y856 BOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y856 BOK registered?

Y856 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y856 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 BOK 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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