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Y792 ESG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY792 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021
Pass 28 May 2020 88,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe getting corroded

Fail 28 May 2020 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe getting corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,815 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,010 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,003 miles

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 62,493 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 51,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 51,311 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 51,271 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 44,904 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,263 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 28,470 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,140 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 22,952 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 22,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 19,649 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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Y792 ESG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y792 ESG, 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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Y792 ESG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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