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Y174 EGP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg plate damaged

o/s accident damage

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm, bald outer and sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg plate damaged

o/s accident damage

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm, bald outer and sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,410 miles

minor leak from osf strut

nsr cluster destroyed

Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

minor leak from osf strut

nsr cluster destroyed

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,763 miles

drivers door handle - inside - insecure

knocking from column (covered)

minor leak from osf strut

moderate wear in osf drop link

Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers door handle - inside - insecure

knocking from column (covered)

minor leak from osf strut

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,606 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,175 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,175 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,291 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,291 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,412 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,412 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,025 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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Y174 EGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y174 EGP, 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 Y174 EGP registered?

Y174 EGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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