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Y158 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,120 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components have a heavy presence of surface corrosion

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 111,120 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components have a heavy presence of surface corrosion

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

exhaust system slightly corroded all

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 101,710 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jun 2016 101,708 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes sligtly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,020 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes sligtly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,057 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 76,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,961 miles
Fail 31 May 2009 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 65,779 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 62,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,800 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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Y158 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y158 DMC, 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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Y158 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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