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Y133 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,709 mi
Last recorded67,709 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,709 miles

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

slight play at inner rack

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,708 miles

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

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

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

slight play at inner rack

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,674 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished recommend replacement

exhaust system corroded

front & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,668 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished recommend replacement

exhaust system corroded

front & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,472 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 45,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,555 miles

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

check engine warning lamp on

service lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,374 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,646 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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Y133 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y133 DMC, 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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What year was Y133 DMC registered?

Y133 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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