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Y839 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,762 miles

ADVICE BAS/ESP LIGHT STAYING ON.

ADVICE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,761 miles

Headlamp switch faulty FLASHER / INDICTOR (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ADVICE BAS/ESP LIGHT STAYING ON.

ADVICE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,124 miles

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

exhaust tail box rusted

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,562 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusted

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 20 Jun 2014 84,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust rear box rusted

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,847 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,011 miles

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

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

bas and esp light on the dashboard

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,329 miles

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

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

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 75,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 66,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 55,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 46,414 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 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y839 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 Y839 YBD registered?

Y839 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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