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Y371 XEW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 137,070 miles

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

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

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

corosion on front sub frame

Fail 2 May 2018 137,070 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corosion on front sub frame

Pass 12 May 2017 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear silencer hanger detached

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

Pass 13 May 2016 124,570 miles

Both nearside road wheels have damage to bead rims

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust strap missing

Offside front side lamp bulb a little dim

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

slight bind offside front brake

some play in offside inner steering rack joint

some play in steering column in splines

Fail 4 May 2016 124,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken offside front outer (3.4.2)

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

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

Both nearside road wheels have damage to bead rims

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust strap missing

Offside front side lamp bulb a little dim

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

slight bind offside front brake

some play in offside inner steering rack joint

some play in steering column in splines

Pass 29 May 2015 118,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 108,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2013 99,121 miles

Clonk form steering when osccilating steering wheel side to side, no play found though.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 May 2013 99,121 miles

Clonk form steering when osccilating steering wheel side to side, no play found though.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 May 2012 90,666 miles

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

Clonk when occilating steering wheel from upper column no play found

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

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 9 May 2012 90,666 miles

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

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

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

Clonk when occilating steering wheel from upper column no play found

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

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 May 2011 82,278 miles

All four tyres apear to be too wide for the rims and wheel trims despite being of the rcommended size, this means that they are rubbing on the wheel trims

And the tyres are showing signs of stress on the inner side walls

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

Clonk from sterring column no play found though

Corrosion to rear subframe and both front suspension coil springs

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under trays fitted to most of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear no. plate starting to deteriorate, still legible at present

Fail 26 May 2010 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear no. plate starting to deteriorate, still legible at present

Pass 7 May 2009 60,834 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perrished and cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracked

Fail 29 May 2008 51,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,197 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 45,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 39,476 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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Y371 XEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y371 XEW, 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 Y371 XEW registered?

Y371 XEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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