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Y439 NCP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 NCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,379 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,245 miles

BAS /ESP light on indicating a fault. Engine management light on indicating a fault.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

BAS /ESP light on indicating a fault. Engine management light on indicating a fault.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,765 miles

front brake pad are getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pad are getting low

nearside front tyre is cracked and you can see the cords

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,390 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,551 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 75,551 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,210 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,210 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2008 62,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,978 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,989 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 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NCP, 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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Y439 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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