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Y148 KCW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,206 mi
Last recorded184,206 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 184,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened obscured by under-tray (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded nearside front & offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills obscured by sill trims

temporary repair to offside outer sill trim

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2017 184,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened obscured by under-tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded nearside front & offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills obscured by sill trims

temporary repair to offside outer sill trim

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2016 180,870 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm & inner shoulder worn

coil spring corroded nearside front & rear offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

slight corrosion on front subframe obscured by undertrays

undertrays & sill trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 177,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

surface corrosion on front subframe ( obscured by undertrays )

surface corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills ( obscured by undertrays )

Pass 20 May 2015 177,783 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

surface corrosion on front subframe ( obscured by undertrays )

surface corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills ( obscured by undertrays )

Pass 21 May 2014 174,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Fail 19 May 2014 174,758 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread worn to 3 mm

offside rear tyre outer tread worn to limit & deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 172,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn & deteriorated

slight corrosion on nearside front subframe

Fail 21 May 2013 172,864 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn & deteriorated

slight corrosion on nearside front subframe

Pass 29 May 2012 170,475 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 170,475 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 168,519 miles

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

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

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

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

knocking noise from steering column assembly

Fail 24 May 2011 168,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer quadrant worn

Pass 17 May 2010 166,590 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s outer sill trim damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still legible

Fail 15 May 2010 166,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s outer sill trim damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still legible

Pass 26 May 2009 163,988 miles

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

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

light scratches in windscreen

slight knock on steering column,no play found

Pass 3 Jun 2008 151,208 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 129,315 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 109,282 miles

front number plate deteriorated but can still be read from distance

Fail 24 May 2006 109,282 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated but can still be read from distance

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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Y148 KCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y148 KCW, 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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Y148 KCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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