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Y276 AKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 128,410 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 128,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 121,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 121,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 107,674 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 107,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTED COMPONETS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 100,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise EML light on

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 93,609 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured also bead damage (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

steering has noisey opperation

steering rack has play in inner joints

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,537 miles

steering has noisey opperation

steering rack has play in inner joints

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,759 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount noisy..recommend further investigation.

recommend rear springs replaced as a pair.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking in steering

Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking in steering

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,564 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2012 62,563 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,193 miles

Both n/s tyres side walls are cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,998 miles

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

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

brake fluid level a bit low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,240 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 37,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 32,274 miles

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

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

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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Y276 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 Y276 AKM, 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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Y276 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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