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Y773 XNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,452 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,452 miles

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

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)

frnot wiper blade squeaking

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 May 2014 60,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,894 miles

o/s front + n/s rear tyres have cuts not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,893 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front + n/s rear tyres have cuts not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,057 miles

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

airbag warning lamp indicates an airbag fault

esp light stayes on when engine is running

near side front coil spring broken atreme end

Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,057 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp indicates an airbag fault

esp light stayes on when engine is running

near side front coil spring broken atreme end

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,195 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BAS AND ESP LIGHTS STAY ON.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 49,172 miles

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,923 miles

Nail in rear tyre

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,923 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,293 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,771 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y773 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y773 XNH, 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 Y773 XNH registered?

Y773 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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