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Y439 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,803 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,333 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 12 Feb 2018 77,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (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 17 Feb 2017 67,906 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 67,906 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,177 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 58,172 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,689 miles

eml light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,651 miles

knocking noise from steering column/rack area

rear exhaust support bracket broken away and exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,711 miles

general corrosion to exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,711 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

general corrosion to exhaust

rear wiper split

service light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi pipes perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,911 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,466 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 24,466 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 12,720 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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Y439 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y439 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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What year was Y439 DLJ registered?

Y439 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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