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Y252 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,465 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,845 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 81,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,915 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,915 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,666 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,666 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,414 miles

both front tyre's wearing on both edges of tread!

Fail 18 Jun 2008 53,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyre's wearing on both edges of tread!

Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,360 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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Y252 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 Y252 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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What year was Y252 TLF registered?

Y252 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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