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Y692 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,661 mi
Last recorded55,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,661 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,919 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,335 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,824 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 43,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2013 39,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 31,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 10,470 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 10,468 miles

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

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

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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Y692 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y692 DLJ, 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 Y692 DLJ registered?

Y692 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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