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Y61 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,641 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TYRES SPLITTING ON OUTER WALLS BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,641 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps MAIN BEAM WILL NOT CANCEL WHEN SWITCH APPLIED (1.7.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TYRES SPLITTING ON OUTER WALLS BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 78,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,955 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,322 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,281 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,819 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,558 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,152 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 26,440 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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Y61 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y61 TRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y61 TRP registered?

Y61 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y61 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y61 TRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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