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Y633 PAP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,825 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

both rear-most rear sub-frame bushes perished

exhaust poor condition

front sub-frame corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,825 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

both rear-most rear sub-frame bushes perished

exhaust poor condition

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf / front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

play in rackends

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 102,878 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf / front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

play in rackends

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,034 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

play in rackends

Fail 31 Dec 2014 102,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

play in rackends

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,578 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rackends

Fail 5 Dec 2013 100,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rackends

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,687 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,217 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

although brakes passed effiency test ---the hand brake on near side is very weak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 91,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

although brakes passed effiency test ---the hand brake on near side is very weak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,033 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,033 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f shockabsorber seat slight crack

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,387 miles

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

n/s/f shockabsorber seat slight crack

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,677 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,825 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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Y633 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y633 PAP, 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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Y633 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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