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Y197 EEC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 EEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

e/m light on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

e/m light on

Pass 9 May 2016 46,088 miles

offside and nearside front tyre inner walls have slight splits

Pass 5 May 2015 42,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking in edge,nail in osr,cut in tyre NO CORD

Fail 5 May 2015 42,789 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking in edge,nail in osr,cut in tyre NO CORD

Pass 9 May 2014 40,286 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2014 40,265 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,559 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 37,558 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,055 miles

EML on

airbag light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,054 miles

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

EML on

airbag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,091 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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Y197 EEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y197 EEC, 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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Y197 EEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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