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Y768 MAP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,304 mi
Last recorded110,304 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,304 miles

Both front suspension top mount vibration present

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,162 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 100,161 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,227 miles

Nearside Front Very slight play present

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread

Steering wheel slight play present

Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Very slight play present

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread

Steering wheel slight play present

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,823 miles

Exhaust back box area corroded

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

O/S/F and O/S/R rigid brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,987 miles

Under tray fitted restricting view of components

steering has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,597 miles

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

under tray fitted restricting view of components

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted restricting view of components

Pass 30 May 2015 61,040 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 61,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,301 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

near side rear tyre,cracked outer wall

Fail 19 Jun 2014 58,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

near side rear tyre,cracked outer wall

Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,163 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,878 miles

eml light staying on

near side front wheel rim inner,slight buckled

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,878 miles

eml light staying on

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

near side front wheel rim inner,slight buckled

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,316 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,750 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008

wheel trims fitted to the car

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,737 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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Y768 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y768 MAP, 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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Y768 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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