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Y108 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 91,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are slightly perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre is perished and worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,671 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

both front indicators slightly white

cut to inner sidewall on the nearside front tyre

cut to the inner sidewall and perishing on the offside rear tyre

front wiper blades slightly loose

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,239 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,877 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,899 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED BADLY

FRONT DISCS CORROADED

REAR EXHAUST CORROADED BADLY

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,823 miles

both front tyres getting close

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,908 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)

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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Y108 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y108 TRP, 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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Y108 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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