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Y314 YTP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend replacing soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 120,053 miles

Central exhaust weak

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,899 miles

Central exhaust weak

Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,891 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm suspension mounting point slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,580 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 115,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,198 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 112,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,860 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 108,837 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust mounting broken

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,526 miles

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

rear number plate

Fail 19 Jul 2012 81,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,930 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 75,041 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 73,288 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

rear number plate

Pass 13 May 2009 68,886 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 68,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,607 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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Y314 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y314 YTP, 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 Y314 YTP registered?

Y314 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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