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Y153 LRN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,705 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

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

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

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Unable to remove cap (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Light leaking through to reverse lamp lens (1.2.1e)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

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

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

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 1 Mar 2016

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Feb 2016

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,856 miles

Front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,856 miles

Front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 58,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 35,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,051 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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Y153 LRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y153 LRN, 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 Y153 LRN registered?

Y153 LRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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