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Y721 NNW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 NNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,966 miles

engine light on

Fail 9 Jan 2014 87,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,034 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 74,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,829 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 63,677 miles

slight knock on steering column.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 63,677 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked.

slight knock on steering column.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,597 miles

offside front wheel and tyre slightly distorted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,086 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,086 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,822 miles

high front brake imbalance

interior mirror missing

Fail 8 Sep 2007 52,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

high front brake imbalance

interior mirror missing

Fail 24 Jul 2006 46,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,112 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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Y721 NNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y721 NNW, 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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Y721 NNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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