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Y672 DSG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,444 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 91,439 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,441 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,971 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2013 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,045 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 76,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,439 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,724 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 62,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 48,823 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 48,821 miles

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

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

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

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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Y672 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y672 DSG, 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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Y672 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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