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Y253 DNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,618 mi
Last recorded139,618 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 139,618 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 139,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,550 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 139,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,847 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 124,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,236 miles

SRS light and E.M.L on

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS light and E.M.L on

offside rear tyre deteriorated

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,944 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engin man light on

Fail 17 Jan 2011 98,363 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres badly craked/spliting

eml on

front brake disc badly worn/corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,624 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 74,021 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 73,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 55,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,957 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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Y253 DNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y253 DNH, 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 Y253 DNH registered?

Y253 DNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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