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Y492 OAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,214 mi
Last recorded87,214 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,200 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,976 miles

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust bracket broken at rear but still secure

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,508 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Undertrays and side sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,508 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low

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

Undertrays and side sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,859 miles

Exhaust corroded and rear mounting broken but exhaust secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,568 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,356 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,041 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside front brake hose badly perished (Att soon) Offside front brake hose perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,058 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,678 miles

SRS light on

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,264 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,162 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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Y492 OAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y492 OAN, 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 Y492 OAN registered?

Y492 OAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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