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Y908 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 90,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 75,172 miles

mil light on

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 28 May 2012 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front brake fix craking

o/s front brake fix craking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,073 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,819 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,819 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,549 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,163 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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Y908 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y908 BLB, 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 Y908 BLB registered?

Y908 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y908 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 BLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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