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Y211 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,666 mi
Last recorded106,666 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 103,649 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake pipes rusty at flex hoses

front subframe corroded

play on nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes at front flex hoses rusty

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes at front flex hoses rusty

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,925 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust box rusted

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 97,855 miles

Front number plate cracked at the top

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly uneven

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre was underinflated and could possibly have a slow puncture

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,855 miles

Front number plate cracked at the top

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

Nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly uneven

Offside front tyre was underinflated and could possibly have a slow puncture

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,337 miles

slight play in nearside rack.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,119 miles

slight play and knock on nearside rack.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play and knock on nearside rack.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 84,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,425 miles

headlights (o/s & n/s) inner clips broken headlights still secure

Fail 25 Aug 2007 77,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 68,809 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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Y211 TLF 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 Y211 TLF, 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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Y211 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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