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X237 YRA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,130 mi
Last recorded170,130 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 170,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 154,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 154,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced aim not tested (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisory rear brake perfomance is uneven/application

Fail 5 Aug 2014 128,813 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

headlamps have slightyly different images

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,813 miles

exhaust box corroded

headlamps have slightyly different images

Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 125,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,344 miles

A.B.S wiring insecure offside front hud

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2012 115,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

A.B.S wiring insecure offside front hud

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,113 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 98,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 80,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,681 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 622,474 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 622,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,587 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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X237 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X237 YRA, 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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X237 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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