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Y67 THS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,500 mi
Last recorded28,500 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY67 THS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2012 28,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2011

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 26,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,384 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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Y67 THS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y67 THS, 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 Y67 THS registered?

Y67 THS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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