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Y835 XNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,129 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,129 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,903 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre slight marks on sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

cut offside rear tyre not showing cord

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,002 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,773 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 37,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,016 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,231 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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Y835 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y835 XNH, 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 Y835 XNH registered?

Y835 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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