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Y744 NHD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,374 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 85,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

esp warning light indicates a fault

Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,849 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

esp warning light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,904 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 61,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,084 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,266 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y744 NHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y744 NHD, 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 Y744 NHD registered?

Y744 NHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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