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Y617 LHL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,745 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake eff. only just met

brake discs all round slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 105,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 105,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,375 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded and poorly repaired, and tailpipe bracket corroded through

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

slight freeplay in offside steering or suspension joints

Fail 21 Nov 2014 101,133 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded, and poorly repaired

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge, and offside front heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creak from steering

knock from steering when initially moved

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

silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,455 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creak from steering

knock from steering when initially moved

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

silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2012 80,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 80,638 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 69,949 miles

front screen scratched

Fail 3 May 2011 69,949 miles

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

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

front screen scratched

Fail 24 May 2010 65,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/r brake pad low, Tracking check, Knock in steering column, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering/outer sills, o/s/f seat belt worn, o/s/r inner wheel plastic arch worn.

Pass 24 May 2010 65,044 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/r brake pad low, Tracking check, Knock in steering column, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering/outer sills, o/s/f seat belt worn, o/s/r inner wheel plastic arch worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,569 miles

Strongly adv, Front brake hoses worn, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, Tracking check,Oil leaks, Knock in steering column, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills, Chip in front screen.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,121 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses cracked, Rear tyres out of shape, Plastic covers under side.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,176 miles

Adv Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses starting to perish, Chips in front screen, Plastic covering Floor/sills.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,814 miles

Strongly adv,Tyre,o/s/r near 1.6mm tread depth and outer wall perished. Unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers/!.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strongly adv,Tyre,o/s/r near 1.6mm tread depth and outer wall perished. Unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers/!.

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 LHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 Y617 LHL, 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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Y617 LHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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