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Y686 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY686 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to become noisy

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated - exhaust is secure

Fail 25 Jul 2017 185,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust tail pipe hanger fractured

Pass 25 Jul 2016 177,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATING

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 177,594 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATING

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 176,121 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 176,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 164,246 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 164,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,742 miles

Indicator stalk worn

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 133,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 133,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 118,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,033 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 May 2009 91,534 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 91,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 83,613 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 74,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,931 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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Y686 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y686 TLF, 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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Y686 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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