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Y672 XOE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 XOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018
Fail 25 May 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,135 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminmated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding on brakes

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 153,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides wipers damaged (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken as marked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken as marked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working lamp and tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminmated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding on brakes

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,120 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 141,965 miles

osr b/pipe rusting

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 141,963 miles

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

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

osr b/pipe rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2012 120,076 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 120,073 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 109,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 108,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

esp light on

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 87,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,667 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

nearside front indicator bulb starting to go white

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,699 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 53,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,833 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 49,817 miles

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

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 XOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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