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Y394 SRB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,015 mi
Last recorded105,015 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 SRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,015 miles

Lower exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 105,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means emergency fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Lower exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016
Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,489 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,766 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres crackin

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,653 miles

Damage osr wheel

Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,653 miles

Damage osr wheel

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,255 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,673 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 49,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,519 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,518 miles

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

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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Y394 SRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y394 SRB, 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 Y394 SRB registered?

Y394 SRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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