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Y659 TNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,927 mi
Last recorded163,927 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 TNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 163,927 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches and covered with black duct tape (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 163,927 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches and covered with black duct tape (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 156,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,070 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 149,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 140,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 133,689 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 126,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,398 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 113,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 113,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,949 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,222 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 66,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y659 TNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y659 TNH, 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 Y659 TNH registered?

Y659 TNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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