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Y396 TTR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 TTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 114,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 114,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 106,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 94,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front pads low

Pass 20 May 2011 82,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,981 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 62,013 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 62,013 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,990 miles

Front number plate is cracked but still readable.

Rear number plate is deteriated but still readable.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,168 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges.

front number plate split and rear startting to peel apart.

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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Y396 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y396 TTR, 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 Y396 TTR registered?

Y396 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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