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Y826 TLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,722 miles

SLIGHJT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHJT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,135 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,787 miles

Offside Rear Lower spring rubber cup missing.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,700 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,733 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 55,732 miles

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

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

EML warning lamp on

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

Pass 22 May 2013 54,107 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 51,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 51,806 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,416 miles

Front tyres badly scrubbing,wheel alignment visibly out

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,818 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,818 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 35,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,885 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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Y826 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y826 TLC, 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 Y826 TLC registered?

Y826 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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