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Y399 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,457 mi
Last recorded122,457 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 122,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both top mount bearings tight

Fail 6 May 2014 122,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both top mount bearings tight

Pass 29 Apr 2013

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

all brake discs corroded

damage to bodywork

flat battery

little handbrake reserve travel left

windscreen damaged due to faulty wiper blade but vision not obscured

Fail 24 Apr 2013

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

damage to bodywork

flat battery

little handbrake reserve travel left

low on fuel

Fail 24 Sep 2011 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nsf inner cv boot is split and loose nsf drive shaft is noisey

osf wiper is spliting

rear discs are lipped and corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2009

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,351 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge, and approching the legal limit on that inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,327 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 40,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y399 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y399 KGY, 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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Y399 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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