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Y964 BPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,614 mi
Last recorded43,614 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,360 miles

Both front brake hoses cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2014 42,360 miles

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

Both front brake hoses cracked

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,261 miles

ns rear shock absorber misting

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,521 miles

front wipers smeary

os front seat belt webbing is marked

rear tyres uneaven wear

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,243 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 25,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,779 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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Y964 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y964 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 Y964 BPA registered?

Y964 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y964 BPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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