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Y264 YEC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front also o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Main beam switch worn

o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 62,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front also o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator / main beam switch worn

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded both front & n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

indicator / main beam switch worn

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 60,356 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Main beam switch worn

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 59,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded

indicator / wiper switch worn

uneven tread wear on o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 27 May 2014 57,937 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

indicator / main beam switch worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,338 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

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

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

main beam / dip switch worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

slight damage to n/s front tyre outter side wall

Fail 25 May 2012 57,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 57,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,798 miles

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)

indicator / wiper switch worn

o/s wiper blade split (on end)

Pass 26 May 2010 46,504 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 42,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,939 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,109 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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Y264 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y264 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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Y264 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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