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Y229 MDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,035 mi
Last recorded148,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,774 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering tie arms still serviceable at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2017 147,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside and nearside steering tie arms still serviceable at time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 146,725 miles

advise corrosion on front subframe

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear subframe

advise sill coivers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 146,717 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

advise corrosion on rear subframe

advise sill coivers fitted

advise under trays fitted

advise corrosion on front subframe

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

Pass 17 Apr 2015 141,823 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,420 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 113,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,867 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc have a large wear lip

Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,915 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 58,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,158 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 52,815 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 52,812 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking, will need replacing soon.

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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Y229 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y229 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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Y229 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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