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Y228 MDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,713 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,713 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,757 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriated

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 31 May 2016 83,320 miles

exhaust deteriated.

slight freeplay on steering joints.

Fail 27 May 2016 83,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust deteriated.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriated at center section.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,070 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,070 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,467 miles

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

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

n/s/r jacking point damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,819 miles

minor corrosion to 2x rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,663 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,373 miles

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

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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Y228 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y228 MDM, 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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Y228 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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