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Y821 MEN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 MEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,062 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

SRS warning lamp on

nearside front coil spring damaged

steering column uj has slight movement

windscreen scratched

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,062 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

SRS warning lamp on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front coil spring damaged

steering column uj has slight movement

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Aug 2011 67,420 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fittedto majority of the vehicle underside and sills

front indicators and side repeaters discolouring

nearside front tyre tread just over 2mm

nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight damage to nearside front wheel

slight wear in steering rack

srs light staying on

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

exhaust box starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre just over 2mm

nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear in steering rack

srs light on

Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,682 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2010 53,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,309 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,309 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,210 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 25,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 18,748 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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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Y821 MEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y821 MEN, 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 Y821 MEN registered?

Y821 MEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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