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Y302 HDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr/osr (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 75,092 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing osf (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr/osr (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

brake warning light on

engine light on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excess travel on parkbrake

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

excess travel on parkbrake

Pass 11 Nov 2013
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,117 miles

engine check light on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2012 64,073 miles

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

engine check light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,601 miles

engine check light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,454 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 39,454 miles

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

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)

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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Y302 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y302 HDM, 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 Y302 HDM registered?

Y302 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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