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Y834 ROO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,806 mi
Last recorded143,806 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 ROO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 143,806 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear Both Side (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre Starting Getting Worn Out From Outer Edge

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 133,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

non obligatory mirror is damaged and mirror is insecure

oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 18 May 2016 133,381 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 20 May 2015 124,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 14 May 2014 117,547 miles

both rear tyres weather cracks

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 13 May 2014 117,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres weather cracks

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 17 May 2013 110,364 miles

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

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyre's cracking, offside rear outer tyre wearing low

centre exhaust box corroded + rear tail pipe bracket broken , exhaust still secure

Pass 23 May 2012 101,978 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2011 91,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 91,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r subframe damaged

Pass 18 May 2010 79,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 79,304 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 65,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,559 miles

slight knock in steering column.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2007 47,351 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 47,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 May 2006 39,230 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 39,230 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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Y834 ROO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y834 ROO, 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 Y834 ROO registered?

Y834 ROO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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