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Y447 YBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND BACK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 116,159 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,405 miles

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

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)

exhaust outer skin signs of deteriation

srs light on

wipers slight deteriation

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,880 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,759 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,759 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,486 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 2,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,226 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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Y447 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y447 YBH, 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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Y447 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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