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Y104 TYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 101,423 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres deteriorated/cracking

centre exhaust corroded/peeling

engine management light on

engine oil level low

front subframe corroded

plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection to the sill areas

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,151 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner & outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust center section slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner & outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust center section slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,139 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet release lever broken

centre section exhaust badly deteriorated but no excess blow

frt sub frame coroding quite badly

nsr tyre perishing quite badly between treads

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,845 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

alternator noisy

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

offside front strut top bearing starting to sieze up

Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

alternator noisy

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

offside front strut top bearing starting to sieze up

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,429 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,476 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,458 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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Y104 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y104 TYS, 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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Y104 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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