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Y416 AJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,896 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished and stepped on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken, Headlamp still secure

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit More wear inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 84,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken, Headlamp still secure

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit More wear inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,082 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,041 miles

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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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Y416 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y416 AJW, 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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Y416 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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