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Y543 NHU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,427 mi
Last recorded168,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 168,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 163,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

exh in poor condition.

noise from engine.

r/o/s coil spring corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 163,665 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

exh in poor condition.

noise from engine.

r/o/s coil spring corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 160,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exh box in poor condition.

nail in f/n/s tyre.

r/o/s coil spring corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 160,243 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exh box in poor condition.

nail in f/n/s tyre.

r/o/s coil spring corroded.

slight corrosion to front discs.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 116,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 58,079 miles

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

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

Inner face of front discs corroded and reduced braking area

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,181 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,229 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 42,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,221 miles

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

rear seat belts check not done as no rear seats were fitted at time of test

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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Y543 NHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y543 NHU, 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 Y543 NHU registered?

Y543 NHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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