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Y635 HDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,263 mi
Last recorded50,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,411 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 May 2014 44,435 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,385 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Fail 29 May 2013 42,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

near side wing indicator lens missing.

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 29 May 2012 40,110 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 29 May 2012 40,110 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 May 2011 38,310 miles

SRS light on.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

off side rear brake pipe corroded.

rear tyres have been rubbing on inner plastic arches at sometime.

Fail 17 May 2011 38,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SRS light on.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

off side rear brake pipe corroded.

rear tyres have been rubbing on inner plastic arches at sometime.

Pass 24 May 2010 35,824 miles

nearside front repeater lamp discoloured

Pass 28 May 2009 33,879 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

offside and near side front brake flexible pipe protective sleeve damaged recommend hoses replaced

Pass 23 May 2008 31,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,889 miles

offside rear tyre perished/ cracked around tread and side wall areas (cords not exposed)

Fail 30 May 2007 28,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perished/cracked around tread and side wall areas (cords not exposed but recommend replaced)

Pass 24 May 2006 25,521 miles

near side and offside rear tyres perished/cracked around tread area due to age

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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Y635 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y635 HDY, 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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Y635 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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