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Y269 AFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,539 mi
Last recorded51,539 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 51,539 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 48,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear number plate light out

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,661 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,632 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Offside front tyre has small cracks in the tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s starting to corrode wear protective coating deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding but not leaking gases

Rear wiperblade deteriorating (splitting)

all four tyres rubber deteriorating (cracking between treads)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT/ REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE DETERIORATED

SUB-FRAME/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension and mounts corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,779 miles

both wing indicators and n/s/f fading

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,262 miles

light cracking n/s/r tyre wall/tread area,

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,864 miles

indicator stalk faulty, light cracking n/s/r tyre wall/tread areas,

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,945 miles

both front wing indicators fading, light cracking n/s/r tyre tread area,

Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,945 miles

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

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

both front wing indicators fading, light cracking n/s/r tyre tread area,

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,271 miles

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

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

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

slight cracking to o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads and sidewalls

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2008 17,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

slight cracking to o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads and sidewalls

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,827 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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Y269 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y269 AFR, 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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Y269 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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