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Y62 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,048 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 76,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on constant

n/side front tyre tread low

n/side headlamp pattern breaking up

n/side rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,022 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,021 miles

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

front wipers slow

n/side door mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,490 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,811 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

very slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

engine management light on

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

rear number plate deteriorating

very slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 8 May 2008 58,094 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 7 May 2008 58,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,601 miles

front windscreen wipers stiff and slow at first but clearing screen

rear number plate starting to separate

rear seats not fitted - unable to test seat security or condition or seat belts security or condition

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front windscreen wipers stiff and slow at first but clearing screen

rear number plate starting to separate

rear seats not fitted - unable to test seat security or condition or seat belts security or condition

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 39,511 miles

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

nearside mirror tapped

rear wiper blade split

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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Y62 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y62 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.

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What year was Y62 TRP registered?

Y62 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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