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Y291 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,638 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,914 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,125 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 50,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly miss-shapen

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,483 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly miss-shapen

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,242 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 42,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,216 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 31,207 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,828 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,214 miles

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

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,388 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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Y291 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y291 DLJ, 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 Y291 DLJ registered?

Y291 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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