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Y57 HFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 143,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Unable to check all brake pipes due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Mar 2019 143,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Unable to check all brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Mar 2018 138,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic covers on sills unable to inspect

Fail 14 Mar 2018 138,989 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic covers on sills unable to inspect

Pass 25 Mar 2017 133,190 miles

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

Front wipers worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016
Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,784 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2015 115,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 93,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,728 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,795 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,410 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

n/s/r/ tyre perishred

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,269 miles

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged †slight knockin g from steering column

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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Y57 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y57 HFJ, 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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Y57 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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