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Y154 NCA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded N//S/F &O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER FRONT (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Dec 2016

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N//S/F &O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2015

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of componants

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISORY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks to inner side wall

Nearside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

O/S/R brake pipe securing nut is heavily corroded

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of componants

air bag light not illumanting

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of componants

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISORY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks to inner side wall

Nearside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

O/S/R brake pipe securing nut is heavily corroded

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of componants

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 127,927 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf inner steering arm play advised

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,927 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf inner steering arm play advised

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,037 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 120,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 110,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,549 miles

plastic undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

brake service

engine service

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,408 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 79,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 65,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,477 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,898 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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Y154 NCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y154 NCA, 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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Y154 NCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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