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Y836 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,601 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,706 miles

exhaust started to corrode

Pass 9 May 2015 64,890 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 64,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 59,783 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 May 2014 59,783 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,616 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,200 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 43,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 39,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,624 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,520 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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Y836 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y836 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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What year was Y836 YBD registered?

Y836 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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