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Y691 HNP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Maroon Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,162 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished On Outer Shoulder

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper link pin ball joint has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper link pin ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,139 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer

slight play in inner steering column joint

small cracks on both front lower arm suspension bushes

small cuts on outer sidewall both front tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,313 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,796 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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Y691 HNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y691 HNP, 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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Y691 HNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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