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Y173 TYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,675 mi
Last recorded64,675 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 64,675 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill at ruber mount (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking under plastic undercariage (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 61,592 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 5,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 5,096 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front backing plate deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front backing plate deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 51,060 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010
Fail 12 May 2010

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009
Pass 13 May 2008
Fail 12 May 2008

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 42,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 42,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 39,586 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 39,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y173 TYS, 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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Y173 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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