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Y437 AGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,539 mi
Last recorded103,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 AGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,659 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,087 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,664 miles

noise heard from engine

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly cut,worn badly outer edge

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,664 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

noise heard from engine

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly cut,worn badly outer edge

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,172 miles

front number plate is slightyl damaged

odd rotary noise heard from engine

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is cut on the inenr wall

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,172 miles

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

front number plate is slightyl damaged

odd rotary noise heard from engine

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is cut on the inenr wall

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,458 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,458 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,374 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 71,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number slightly cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2010 71,339 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

N/S Door mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,673 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,036 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 38,393 miles

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

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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Y437 AGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y437 AGH, 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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Y437 AGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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