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Y63 MAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 MAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,676 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,847 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,109 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,195 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints slight play ()

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

brakepipes greased

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,804 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 May 2016 54,771 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 50,563 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 46,732 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 46,732 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 42,887 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 37,607 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 37,494 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 32,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,818 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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Y63 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y63 MAH, 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 Y63 MAH registered?

Y63 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y63 MAH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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