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Y376 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,229 mi
Last recorded125,229 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,229 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 125,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,285 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

engine/ gearbox mounts deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front reg deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn and on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front wheel bearing

rear pads worn

Fail 6 Aug 2020 123,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust rear back box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

Offside Front Wheel very slight minimal play present

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing smooth inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 121,445 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing smooth inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,528 miles

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded also brake ferrule corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,637 miles

drive belt deteriorated

engine mounts badly worn

front tyres worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,886 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounts seem slightly worn

Rear anti-roll bar corroding

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating --RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Slight play / knock in steering

Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front anti-roll bar mounts seem slightly worn

Rear anti-roll bar corroding

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating --RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,928 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Slight Knock In Steering

Sogn Of Slight Corrosion --Rear Anti-Roll Bar & Coil Springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,666 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge; o/s/f tyre just legal

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge; o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,537 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,082 miles

front brake discs worn

full under body covers fitted limited view

os wing repeator pale

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,080 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

front brake discs worn

full under body covers fitted limited view

nsf and osf brake hoses badly perished,recommend attention

os wing repeator pale

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 21,856 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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Y376 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y376 MBD, 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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Y376 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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