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Y463 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016

Central Front GRILLE BROKEN

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016

Central Front GRILLE BROKEN

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015
Fail 19 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust - rear silencer outer casing corroded

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust - rear silencer outer casing corroded

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,457 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 12 Nov 2013 81,457 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 3 Nov 2012

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,450 miles

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

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

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

rear disc's slightly contaminated with rust

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,155 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 65,155 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,947 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,138 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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Y463 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y463 TRP, 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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What year was Y463 TRP registered?

Y463 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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