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Y789 MAP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY789 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017

Brake efficiency only just met (53%)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Fail 30 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake efficiency only just met (53%)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,248 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 95,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,517 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,815 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 85,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 85,721 miles
Fail 18 May 2008 85,700 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,598 miles

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

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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Y789 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y789 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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Y789 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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