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Y484 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,213 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

engine mangerment light on

Pass 12 May 2016 104,918 miles

Centre Rear Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 104,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure Shock absorber spring seat damaged (2.7.2b)

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

Centre Rear Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,594 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 101,579 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 97,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 89,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 81,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 76,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2009 69,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 69,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 56,643 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 May 2006 48,622 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 48,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2005 37,593 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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Y484 TRP 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 76.5%.

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 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 Y484 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 Y484 TRP registered?

Y484 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y484 TRP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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