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Y782 TTR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 TTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,748 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 18 Aug 2018 127,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear metal brake pipe slighlty worn looks like it was previously fouling although not at present

rear axle, subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,205 miles

covers fitted limiting instruction

front indicators fading in colour slightly

ns/and os/r shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil around them

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,956 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 8 psi

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,397 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 81,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,064 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Aug 2008 70,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,413 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 46,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y782 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y782 TTR, 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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Y782 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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