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Y235 MDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,527 mi
Last recorded90,527 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 87,233 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 87,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,603 miles

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

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

bottom engine covers fitted

covers fitted under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,918 miles

slight clicking on steering column but no visible play

Fail 21 Mar 2009 70,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

slight clicking on steering column but no visible play

Pass 22 Mar 2008 65,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 55,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,486 miles

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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Y235 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y235 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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Y235 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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