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Y974 BPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box starting to deteriorate

front sub frame starting to corrode

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,084 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box starting to deteriorate

front sub frame starting to corrode

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 May 2011 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in the tread of the n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in the tread of the n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2010 78,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust rear box corroded

nails in both rear tyres

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering rack

slight stains on front shockers

stonechips in front screen

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,858 miles

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust rear box corroded

nails in both rear tyres

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering rack

slight stains on front shockers

stonechips in front screen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,081 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm read

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 65,220 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,385 miles

front brake imbalance of 16% parking brake 18%

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y974 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y974 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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Y974 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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