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Y747 NRO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stem valve deteriorated

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stem valve deteriorated

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2013 80,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,940 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,179 miles

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

Centre Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,063 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,063 miles

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,072 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn with pitted inner edges.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 67,072 miles

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn with pitted inner edges.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,571 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,571 miles

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

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,541 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,809 miles

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,094 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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Y747 NRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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