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Y227 NDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 NDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,263 miles

Rear brake discs badly pitted/corroded

Rear excessive corrosion to the silencer/leaking exhaust gases

Fail 21 Jul 2016 84,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs badly pitted/corroded

Rear excessive corrosion to the silencer/leaking exhaust gases

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,348 miles

front wipers aged/poor condition

rear brake discs very corroded and pitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers aged/poor condition

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear brake discs very corroded and pitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,482 miles

corrosion to center exhaust silencer

rear discs corroded/pitted

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,776 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust corroding

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing

sounds like injector leaking/chuffing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,776 miles

centre exhaust corroding

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing

sounds like injector leaking/chuffing

Pass 25 Jun 2012
Fail 20 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,578 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 78,578 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,706 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 76,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 11 May 2009 73,016 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 73,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,925 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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 NDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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