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Y884 BOK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 BOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 136,771 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,552 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2014 124,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 124,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 121,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 121,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,368 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 114,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

backbox corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,044 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,316 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 40,212 miles

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

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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Y884 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y884 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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Y884 BOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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