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Y241 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,254 mi
Last recorded104,254 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,822 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

car was weat come from wash

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,451 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,211 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,321 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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Y241 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y241 TLF, 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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Y241 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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