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Y202 MHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 129,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 122,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 117,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2020 117,355 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 113,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 106,180 miles

Headlamp converters fitted to both headlamps

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2017 99,167 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW ! (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2017 99,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2016 91,349 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2016 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel rim metal not space saver

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,392 miles

brake fluid in amber zone on test meter advise change

srs light incorrect operation

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise tracking

brake fluid in amber zone on test meter advise change

srs light incorrect operation

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,915 miles

srs light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,959 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,049 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES,TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,057 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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Y202 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y202 MHC, 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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Y202 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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