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Y311 MND

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 MND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,042 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,118 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 58,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,318 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 45,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,819 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,295 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,866 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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Y311 MND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y311 MND, 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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Y311 MND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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