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Y63 TYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and shields fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,494 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

all under body heavily spray with under seal and fitted under tray

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 106,493 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear side under body excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

all under body heavily spray with under seal and fitted under tray

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,897 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 101,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 101,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,246 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 62,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,302 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 47,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 43,604 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 40,491 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 40,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 28,170 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 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y63 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

Y63 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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