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Y753 YNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 144,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 121,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,994 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 117,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 115,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 115,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 107,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres have wear to inner edge(possible tracking fault)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 24 May 2011 107,797 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres have wear to inner edge(possible tracking fault)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 25 May 2010 92,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 92,473 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,863 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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Y753 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y753 YNV, 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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Y753 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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