MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
offside rear parking brake klonking when applied
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in n/s inner track rod ball joint
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in n/s inner track rod ball joint
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
knock from steering column
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y971 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y971 BKV, 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 Y971 BKV registered?
Y971 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.
Is Y971 BKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y971 BKV shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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