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Y144 TFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 TFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 93,722 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 91,979 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,462 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

indicator / main beam selector switch worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,282 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,285 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,771 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,381 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,960 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,647 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,100 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering column u/j has minor play

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,481 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,634 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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Y144 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y144 TFG, 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 Y144 TFG registered?

Y144 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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