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Y361 DAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,357 mi
Last recorded81,357 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cover broken (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cover broken (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,055 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminate

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminate

Pass 1 May 2014 77,015 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 77,015 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,353 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,353 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 69,673 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,673 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 63,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 63,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 59,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,724 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 55,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 51,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 48,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 48,819 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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Y361 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y361 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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What year was Y361 DAH registered?

Y361 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y361 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y361 DAH shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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