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Y141 NBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,576 mi
Last recorded98,576 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 NBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,576 miles

Central exhaust box poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

on free play check knock on steering

Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

on free play check knock on steering

Pass 9 Nov 2019 95,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,010 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,106 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,451 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,848 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust mounting broken

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,474 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,444 miles

knock in steering column when shaken

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,366 miles

knocking noise from steering collumn when shaking wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,143 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,357 miles

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

all brake caliper nipples damp

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 41,185 miles

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

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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Y141 NBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y141 NBH, 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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Y141 NBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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