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Y63 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 157,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 148,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 143,090 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 143,090 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 135,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,600 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,469 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 118,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,239 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 112,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,541 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age dry rubber cracks (perishing)

Offside front tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,545 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,562 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 67,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,130 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2006 49,670 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 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y63 TRP registered?

Y63 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y63 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y63 TRP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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