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Y766 NHE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY766 NHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

extensive under body protection

osr wheel steel rest alloy

rear of exhaust deterioated

Pass 4 Dec 2019

advise all tyres /condition

advise front /discs/pads /condition

Pass 8 Nov 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm / 2mm strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm / 2mm strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wall catching inner wheel arch cowling.

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly mishaped

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 95,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wall catching inner wheel arch cowling.

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly mishaped

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2014 86,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 82,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,895 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,850 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,077 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,074 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,518 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,830 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,789 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,781 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 44,012 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 44,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,893 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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Y766 NHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y766 NHE, 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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What year was Y766 NHE registered?

Y766 NHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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