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Y416 PAU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,608 mi
Last recorded115,608 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 PAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 115,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front pads getting low

steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2013 115,608 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front pads getting low

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2012 106,896 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs slightly worn

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,275 miles

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

cover missing of rear centre lap belt stalk

slight knock from steering column

Fail 12 Jan 2011 100,275 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

cover missing of rear centre lap belt stalk

slight knock from steering column

Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,561 miles

CENTER SEAT BELT STORK COVER MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,561 miles

CENTER SEAT BELT STORK COVER MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,524 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged

wiper blades catching

Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,524 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged

wiper blades catching

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 PAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y416 PAU, 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 PAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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