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Y148 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,373 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 115,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight knock detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vslight splits in wiperblade ends

n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear in edge

silcer slight corrosion

slight knocking in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 78,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE ---- NEW FRONT DISC`S REQUIRED AT NEXT PAD CHANGE.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 68,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 52,800 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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Y148 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y148 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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Y148 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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