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Y227 MHL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,096 miles

exhaust box corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,096 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust box corroding

Pass 14 May 2015 108,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 108,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corried and worn

Fail 1 May 2015 108,608 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 107,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,376 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 69,279 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,247 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,043 miles

full length undershield present preventing full access for inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,502 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres poor cracking to tread recommend replacement

drivers seat belt slow in returning

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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Y227 MHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 Y227 MHL, 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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Y227 MHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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