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Y486 TNS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 TNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 102,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,735 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 93,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,891 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 85,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear boot doesnt open

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 52,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 52,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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Y486 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y486 TNS, 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 Y486 TNS registered?

Y486 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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