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Y827 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,000 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake performance not tested front suspension to low (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018
Pass 14 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2017

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,726 miles

Engine warning light is illuminated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,716 miles

Engine warning light shows a fault

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

O/s/f tyre is at wear indicator

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 83,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 83,603 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,190 miles

ESP light shows a fault

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

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

SRS light shows a fault

Fail 27 Nov 2012 83,189 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ESP light shows a fault

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

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

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

SRS light shows a fault

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,591 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,591 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,419 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,070 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,719 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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Y827 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y827 YBD, 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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Y827 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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