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Y263 YEC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 108,118 miles

engine warning light on dash

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 108,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel speed pick up ring missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine warning light on dash

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,318 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexi heavily split and cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Noise from belt area

Offside Front Brake flexi heavily split and cracking

Offside Front Tie rod has play

Fail 27 Jan 2017 102,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexi heavily split and cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Noise from belt area

Offside Front Brake flexi heavily split and cracking

Offside Front Spring corroded

Offside Front Tie rod has play

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,160 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,160 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,511 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,458 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,691 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 55,166 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,566 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,489 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,279 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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Y263 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y263 YEC, 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 Y263 YEC registered?

Y263 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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