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Y617 AAF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,113 mi
Last recorded133,113 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 133,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,664 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under side of vehicle corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 125,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under side of vehicle corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,511 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front o/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 113,286 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside inner sill rusty

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

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

Rear coils springs rusty and insulator missing

Fail 18 May 2017 113,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low inscure (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside inner sill rusty

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

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

Rear coils springs rusty and insulator missing

Pass 11 May 2016 110,237 miles

rev counter not working

Pass 18 May 2015 103,518 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 103,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 97,461 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear o/s brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2013 91,109 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear brake line some corrosion

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

Fail 22 May 2013 91,108 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear brake line some corrosion

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

Pass 22 May 2012 84,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 78,264 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2010 71,170 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 64,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 64,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 60,876 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,876 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,799 miles

Near-side front & near-side rear tyres slightly perished.

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

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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Y617 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y617 AAF, 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 Y617 AAF registered?

Y617 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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