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Y161 ATR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,649 mi
Last recorded175,649 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 175,649 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 175,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 166,477 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 160,758 miles

Core to both inner sills

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 142,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust life limited

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,127 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 125,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 119,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 119,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,518 miles

both rear brake discs scored

Fail 7 Sep 2011 114,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,359 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs scored

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,699 miles

full undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 107,699 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

full undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,606 miles

uneven tyre wear on,nearside front and rear andoffside rear.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,267 miles

both front tyres getting close to 1.6 mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,266 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 77,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y161 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y161 ATR, 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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Y161 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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