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Y412 NWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,834 mi
Last recorded75,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 75,834 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 75,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 67,889 miles

Plastic sheet fitted under

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 67,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Plastic sheet fitted under

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,430 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,600 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 43,599 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,633 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,629 miles

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

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

imbalance front brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,034 miles

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

underside of vehicle completely covered in plastic trims

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,647 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2007 28,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,116 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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Y412 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y412 NWP, 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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Y412 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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