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Y754 HAP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,974 mi
Last recorded43,974 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 HAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted/ corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 43,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 42,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,613 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,958 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,311 miles

Noted engine management light on

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,311 miles

Noted engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,697 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,697 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,448 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2006 19,931 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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Y754 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y754 HAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y754 HAP registered?

Y754 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y754 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y754 HAP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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