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Y112 DDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,940 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

underside plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,972 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,277 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,605 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,605 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,884 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroding

child seat fitted to ns rear seat

front to rear break pipes corroding

ns/os front break pipes corroding

ns/os rear break pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre/rear exhaust corroding

child seat fitted to ns rear seat

front to rear break pipes corroding

ns/front tyre worn

ns/os front break pipes corroding

ns/os rear break pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,401 miles

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

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

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

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

rear child seats fitted

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,189 miles

ns/os rear break pipes corroding

os front break pipe corroding

os rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,979 miles

ns front tyre very slightly worn on outer edge

os front tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

os rear tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns front tyre very slightly worn on outer edge

os front tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

os rear tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,281 miles

door mirrors insecure

inner brake discs scored

slight brake judder n/s/f brake disc

Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

door mirrors insecure

inner brake discs scored

slight brake judder n/s/f brake disc

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,308 miles

discs worn / underbody tray fitted not allowing full inspection / dash insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2008 43,308 miles

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

discs worn / underbody tray fitted not allowing full inspection / dash insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,932 miles

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

underside of car covered completely in plastic covers. †both outer sills covered with plastic trim. †one washer jet on o/s/f. inoperative. †nail in n/s/f. tyre.

Pass 27 May 2006 26,401 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2005 21,704 miles

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

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

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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Y112 DDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y112 DDE, 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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Y112 DDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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