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Y186 TBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,428 mi
Last recorded58,428 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,428 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)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,421 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 39,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,333 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,457 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on inner sills

cracking in rear tyres

heavy cracking in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,409 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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Y186 TBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y186 TBJ, 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 Y186 TBJ registered?

Y186 TBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y186 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y186 TBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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