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Y177 PHN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,905 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front subframe covered in under seal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage and wearing on inner edge/ shoulder

exhaust corroded

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,905 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe , bottom arm front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front subframe covered in under seal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage and wearing on inner edge/ shoulder

exhaust corroded

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,606 miles

Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended near side & off side wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,604 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended near side & off side wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Excess corrosion at off-side. Other parts concealed by panelling. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,142 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear tyres cracked + perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,352 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

unable to see both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to see both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,872 miles

front nearside tyre tread split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,121 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 35,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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Y177 PHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y177 PHN, 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 Y177 PHN registered?

Y177 PHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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