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Y423 HYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,745 mi
Last recorded118,745 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 HYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,745 miles

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

ubcc/wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 111,275 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 111,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 98,467 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 98,430 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 77,429 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 May 2013 77,429 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,877 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,078 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers over both door sills and inner wings, and offside and nearside floors, not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside and nearside rear coil springs lower cups rusty

Offside front jacking point rubber missing

Slight marks on rear number plate

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,138 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 7 May 2009 35,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 3 Jun 2008 27,348 miles

advise front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

advise rear number plate slightly de-faced

advise slight chips in windscreen

asdvise slight play in lower steering column uj

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,960 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2006 23,218 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 23,193 miles

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

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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Y423 HYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y423 HYA, 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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What year was Y423 HYA registered?

Y423 HYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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