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Y971 CBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,916 mi
Last recorded127,916 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,916 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and lost grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn and cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,237 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn and cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,511 miles

Offside Front misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,422 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WORN

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil MACPHERSON STRUT TYPE (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 11 Sep 2015 114,422 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WORN

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil MACPHERSON STRUT TYPE (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn from outer edges

rear back box corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn from outer edges

rear back box corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,169 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight cracking

both rear tyres slightly worn on the edge

middle exhaust box corroded

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear number plate slight water ingress

Fail 19 Sep 2012 104,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight cracking

both rear tyres slightly worn on the edge

middle exhaust box corroded

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear number plate slight water ingress

Fail 5 Sep 2011 99,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slight water ingress

Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slight water ingress

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,161 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,126 miles

full under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,027 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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Y971 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CBD, 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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Y971 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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