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Y183 TYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,009 mi
Last recorded40,009 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,005 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,090 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,332 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 15,332 miles

Nearside 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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Y183 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 70.6%.

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 Y183 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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Y183 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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