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Y141 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 124,462 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open to make complete inspection. (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 124,436 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has damage but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Apr 2016 124,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front windscreen has damage but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,883 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 106,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,653 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,957 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,800 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2009 62,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 51,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,316 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 42,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 34,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y141 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y141 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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