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Y673 TNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 TNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre has weather cracks

Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,593 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,462 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,462 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,852 miles

Damage to nearside inner sill cover

Front and rear registration plates some deterioation

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked and small cuts to tread area

Offside rear tyre cracked and cuts to tread area

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,852 miles

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

Damage to nearside inner sill cover

Front and rear registration plates some deterioation

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked and small cuts to tread area

Offside rear tyre cracked and cuts to tread area

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,339 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 17 Mar 2007 35,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,619 miles

damage to under floor trim

sorry printer not working, emissions ok, CO%-0.00, HC-56, lambda-0.998

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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Y673 TNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y673 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 Y673 TNH registered?

Y673 TNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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