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Y882 BOK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 BOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,467 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,341 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 105,341 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,939 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,537 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,537 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,700 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,043 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,281 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,135 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,971 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outside side walls

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,971 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outside side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,802 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,265 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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Y882 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y882 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 Y882 BOK registered?

Y882 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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