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Y839 ROO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 ROO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018

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

Nearside Rear tyre corrugated

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in and around tread

under body shields fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2018

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre corrugated.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in and around the tread.

under body shields fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,044 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,044 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,065 miles

offside front seat base cushion insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front seat base cushion insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,348 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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Y839 ROO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y839 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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Y839 ROO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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