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Y443 AJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 102,316 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 11 May 2018 100,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 98,432 miles

Bonnet pull handle faulty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,922 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,922 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,787 miles

Exhaust tail pipe support missing but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside rear passenger seat missing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 86,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet release cable broken

Fail 16 May 2014 86,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet release cable broken

coolant loss

Pass 10 May 2013 78,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 78,467 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 68,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2011 60,025 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 45,906 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 45,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 23,304 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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Y443 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y443 AJW, 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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Y443 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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