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Y166 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2013 122,645 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

spare steel rim fitted to nearside rear

Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,558 miles

nearside rear shock absorber has slight leak of oil and dampning effect

tyres wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,451 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,030 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 3 Jul 2007 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,652 miles

o/s/r and centre seat missing unable to fully inspect seat belts

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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Y166 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y166 TLF, 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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Y166 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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