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Y874 BOK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 BOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,025 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,313 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 104,966 miles

One of exahust bracket broking but system still sported

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,017 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,691 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 76,353 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,774 miles

both wipers split at ends

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,551 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,133 miles

both side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2006 36,690 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,690 miles

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

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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Y874 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y874 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.

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What year was Y874 BOK registered?

Y874 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y874 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 BOK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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