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Y637 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,052 miles

exhaust badly corroded

floor & sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,052 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust badly corroded

floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor covers fitted

main silencer corroded

offside rear tyre perished & worn inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,363 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor covers fitted

main silencer corroded

offside rear tyre perished & worn inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,187 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,593 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,348 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,998 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,269 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 52,799 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,017 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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Y637 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y637 TLH, 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 Y637 TLH registered?

Y637 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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