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Y732 TLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,132 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,674 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,170 miles

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,624 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,823 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 9 Feb 2009 20,659 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,339 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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Y732 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y732 TLB, 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 Y732 TLB registered?

Y732 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y732 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y732 TLB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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