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Y117 YEV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 YEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019
Fail 23 Jan 2019

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016

The off side rear tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge and starting to lose shape.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,017 miles

Off side rear tyre losing shape.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,017 miles

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

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

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

Near side front brake is binding slightly and the pads are worn low.

Off side rear tyre losing shape.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,128 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nail in edge of near side rear tyre

Some advanced corrosion near side rear inner sill pannel

Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,128 miles

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

Both front wiper blades worn

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nail in edge of near side rear tyre

Some advanced corrosion near side rear inner sill pannel

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,699 miles

Both front wiper blades worn and judder when in use.

Off side rear tyre worn out of shape

Some brake pedal travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 94,692 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front wiper blades worn and judder when in use.

Front reg plate cracked

Ignition key badly worn. Some difficulty in starting vehicle.

Off side rear tyre worn out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,595 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,704 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 83,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate fading

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,188 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 56,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 56,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,583 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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Y117 YEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y117 YEV, 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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Y117 YEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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