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Y961 BPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 91,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 81,603 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 81,603 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 76,505 miles

Front tyres caracking

Fail 15 May 2018 76,505 miles

Front tyres caracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,828 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,718 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,054 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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Y961 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y961 BPA, 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 Y961 BPA registered?

Y961 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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