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Y449 AJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 89,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked but no cords

Fail 4 May 2017 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked but no cords

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,983 miles

Both rear rubber spring seats damaged

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back sill (2.4.A.3)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,582 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILLY GREASED MAKING IT HARD TO INSPECT FULLY

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,008 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished !!!

some corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in underseal making hard to inspect ???

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre perished close to wear limit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,464 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,301 miles

wippers slightly worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake discs are slightly worn

off side rear tyre is cracked but no ply or cords showing

rear brake pipes are corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

unable to asses underside due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2011 63,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked but has no ply or cord showing

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Steering column has little play

Unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,422 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

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

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

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 10 Apr 2010 59,422 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,926 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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Y449 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y449 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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Y449 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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