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Y457 NCP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 NCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,041 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)

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

eml light on

srs light on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

eml light on

srs light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,882 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,882 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 85,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

knock in steering column

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,539 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 57,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,561 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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Y457 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y457 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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Y457 NCP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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