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Y187 PHN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,086 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 149,086 miles

Brake performance not tested A brake pipe has burst during roller brake test. Can not see the front to rear brake pipes as the vehicle has an under cover from front to rear of car (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system as above. Burst pipe can not be seen without removing cars undertray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 142,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,029 miles

o/s brake light weak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 131,610 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 131,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,896 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 54,425 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 43,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,216 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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Y187 PHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y187 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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Y187 PHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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