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Y219 HDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,337 mi
Last recorded155,337 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 155,337 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 155,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 115,210 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,258 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,255 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,255 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,641 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,973 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 68,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,281 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,281 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 59,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,370 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,370 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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Y219 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y219 HDV, 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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Y219 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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