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Y653 HDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,245 mi
Last recorded48,245 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 48,245 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,023 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,402 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,010 miles

all direction indicator bulbs are discoloured

front brake discs are heavily corroded

offside front top mount bearing stiff (noisy when turned)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

all direction indicator bulbs are discoloured

front brake discs are heavily corroded

offside front top mount bearing stiff (noisy when turned)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,313 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2014 42,313 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,525 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,487 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 38,487 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,458 miles

spare u/s

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,387 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,980 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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Y653 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y653 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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Y653 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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