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Y747 NHD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,774 mi
Last recorded107,774 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,774 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise at steering wheel recommend further investigation

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012

o/s n/s front door mirrows held on with tape

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,401 miles

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,492 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle making full inspection impossible

Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,492 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle making full inspection impossible

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,672 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty may need replacing

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside rear brake pipe that goes to wheel cylinder is starting to rust

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake fluid looks dirty may need replacing

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside rear brake pipe that goes to wheel cylinder is starting to rust

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 68,270 miles

Brake fluid looks contaminated may need changing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear lower suspension spring metal guide is deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,270 miles

Brake fluid looks contaminated may need changing

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

Nearside rear lower suspension spring metal guide is deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,089 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 57,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y747 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 Y747 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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Y747 NHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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