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Y182 PHN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 106,192 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,663 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,250 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyrte wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyrte wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,788 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 86,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,575 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,568 miles

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

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

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to under body plastic covers

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,621 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,274 miles

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

both rear coil spring cups corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,464 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 23,708 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 23,708 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y182 PHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y182 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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Y182 PHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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