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Y236 GRB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 GRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken away, exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,960 miles

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge advise to change

corrosion on both rear inner sills

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

exhaust tailpipe mount broken away but system still adequateley supported

nearside front indicator bulb starting to emit white light

nearside front wheel trim missing

play in offside front suspension antiroll bar link arm

rear number plate just starting to delaminate

slight dent in nearside front wheel inner rim

slight oil stains on nearside rear shocker

slight play in nearside front suspension antiroll bar link arm

slight play in offside of rear axle

Fail 4 Dec 2014 79,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge advise to change

corrosion on both rear inner sills

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

exhaust tailpipe mount broken away but system still adequateley supported

nearside front indicator bulb starting to emit white light

nearside front wheel trim missing

play in offside front suspension antiroll bar link arm

rear number plate just starting to delaminate

slight dent in nearside front wheel inner rim

slight oil stains on nearside rear shocker

slight play in nearside front suspension antiroll bar link arm

slight play in offside of rear axle

Pass 21 Dec 2013 73,788 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 3mm worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,736 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working.

offside rear tyre 3mm worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 66,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 61,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front wheel rim dented [inner]

Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front wheel rim dented [inner]

Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs ridged

offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs ridged

offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,048 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,048 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,739 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,739 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,864 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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Y236 GRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 Y236 GRB, 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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Y236 GRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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