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Y417 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,494 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 54,709 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine management light is on at present

offside rear slight buckel in wheel (steel)

slight knock from steering wheel coming from steering UJ area

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,552 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on!

nearside sill/plastic trim broken and missing!

offside front wheel trim missing!

Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management light on!

nearside sill/plastic trim broken and missing!

offside front wheel trim missing!

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,721 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 41,707 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2009 28,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,960 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,292 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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Y417 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y417 DLJ, 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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Y417 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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