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Y604 LTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,727 mi
Last recorded104,727 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,727 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,424 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,175 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,376 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,081 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs are slightly corroded.

exhaust system is corroded.

n/s rear coil spring locator at lower is missing

o/s rear coil spring locator at lower is cracked.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust sytem is excessively corroded.

n/s rear suspension spring locator at lower is missing.

o/s rear suspension spring locator at lower is cracked.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,573 miles

3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,573 miles

3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,930 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats.

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

exhaust box is slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,746 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Fail 15 Mar 2008 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,714 miles

rear tyres shows signs of deteriation on sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,386 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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Y604 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y604 LTF, 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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Y604 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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