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Y792 RVY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY792 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (on the limit) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (on the limit) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

driver's seatbelt slightly frayed

exhaust mid-box outer casing deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

driver's seatbelt slightly frayed

exhaust mid-box outer casing deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also known as BAS/ESP (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cant fully inspect underside due to plastic trim

exhaust centre pipe corroded

front subframe corroded

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear subframe bushs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cant fully inspect underside due to plastic trim

exhaust centre pipe corroded

front subframe corroded

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear subframe bushs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015
Fail 7 Apr 2015

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2014
Fail 2 Jan 2014

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 17,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,308 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,127 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 68,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front wheels inner rims damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2009 66,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,711 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,681 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,592 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 48,592 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r spring bottom rubber insulator deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre not to cords

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,465 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 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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