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Y173 ONM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,088 mi
Last recorded116,088 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,088 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre has inner sidewall damage - not excessive

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2015 116,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre has inner sidewall damage - not excessive

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,166 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 101,813 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 101,801 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,423 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 91,423 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

two child seats fitted at rear seats

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,688 miles

Rear number plate close to limits

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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Y173 ONM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y173 ONM, 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 Y173 ONM registered?

Y173 ONM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y173 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 ONM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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