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Y354 DAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020
Fail 25 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers, engine cover and under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,827 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and sill covers fitted time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2017 81,827 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and sill covers fitted time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,794 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

part of exaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge/close to wear marks

n/s/r tyre slightly split x2 inner wall

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge/close to wear marks

n/s/r tyre slightly split x2 inner wall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,636 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,874 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y354 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 Y354 DAH, 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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Y354 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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