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Y607 TFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,450 mi
Last recorded97,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 TFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,450 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 97,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,327 miles

Central silencer badly corroded and slight blow

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake performance requirements only just met

Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,327 miles

Central silencer badly corroded and slight blow

Front subframe corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking to column noted

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

Rear Spring corrosion

Underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,255 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,046 miles

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

Engine bay & undertray covers fitted

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,765 miles

Rear Tyres perished outer sidewall

Steering coloum slight free play

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,587 miles

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls split

Pass 9 May 2014 64,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,800 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,122 miles

srs light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,430 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 52,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,390 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,154 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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Y607 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y607 TFG, 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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Y607 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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