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Y468 AGG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,297 mi
Last recorded89,297 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 AGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr tyre out of shape

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 86,256 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr tyre out of shape

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated and 1 mounting b roken.

front fuel pipe corroded.

nearside front alley wheel damaged on rim but satisfactory.

nearside front and offside front jacking points damaged.

nearside rear tyre outer sidwall perished.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated and 1 mounting b roken.

front fuel pipe corroded.

nearside front alley wheel damaged on rim but satisfactory.

nearside front and offside front jacking points damaged.

nearside rear tyre outer sidwall perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,637 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 74,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,974 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,897 miles

front brake pads slightly low

Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

off side rear tyre outer wall just beging to crack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,224 miles

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

off side rear tyre outer wall just beging to crack

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 52,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,973 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,907 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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Y468 AGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y468 AGG, 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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Y468 AGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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