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Y746 TDW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,781 mi
Last recorded109,781 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 TDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 109,779 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 10,658 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,658 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 83,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,968 miles

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

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

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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Y746 TDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y746 TDW, 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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Y746 TDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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