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Y776 LDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY776 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams dip can not be swithed (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing bolt missing in each of 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,723 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer weak rusty

o/s rear jacking block missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,907 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,125 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,394 miles

corrosion on inner face front brake discs

covers fitted to underside & outer sills unable to fully check

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight imbalance on front brakes 14%

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer sill covers fitted

slight warp offside front disc

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2007 39,822 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 39,822 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on edges

Fail 12 May 2006 35,033 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,033 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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Y776 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y776 LDF, 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 Y776 LDF registered?

Y776 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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