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Y294 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,692 mi
Last recorded66,692 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,692 miles

N/S MIRROR REPEATOR CRACKED O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET WEAK

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 64,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,623 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,957 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,607 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,607 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,386 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has signs of perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,713 miles

nearside rear tyre has signs of perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,099 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar/ tie bar dust covers are split

sign's of perishing on both rear tyre's

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,236 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it (not down to cords)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,937 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,937 miles

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

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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Y294 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y294 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 Y294 DLJ registered?

Y294 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y294 DLJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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