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Y274 SDD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,854 mi
Last recorded74,854 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 SDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,854 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,857 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding at hose joints.

offside and nearside rear (radius arm) metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,857 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding at hose joints.

offside and nearside rear (radius arm) metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,891 miles

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes at hose connections.

Pass 28 May 2014 69,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 69,578 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 64,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,592 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 57,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,492 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre underinflated

Pass 26 May 2010 48,121 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 43,431 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 43,431 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 39,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 35,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2006 30,525 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 30,522 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y274 SDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 Y274 SDD, 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 Y274 SDD registered?

Y274 SDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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