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Y83 ONY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,371 mi
Last recorded96,371 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 ONY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,520 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (before flexi)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,520 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,789 miles

exhaust rusty

front subframe rusty

nearside & offside ront brake pipes surface rusty

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front subframe rusty

offside rear tyre perished ( no cords showing)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,237 miles

rear subframe starting to rust

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

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

exhaust box rusty

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front subframe rusty

offside main steel brake pipe starting to corrode - not fully ckecked under tray fitted

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust box rusty

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front subframe rusty

offside main steel brake pipe starting to corrode - not fully ckecked under tray fitted

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

rear subframe starting to rust

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2013 72,767 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,806 miles

both rear tyres are perished

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 57,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,963 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall light cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,098 miles

nail in tyre

plastic covers fitted to sills & underside [not fully inspected]

Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nail in tyre

plastic covers fitted to sills & underside [not fully inspected]

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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Y83 ONY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y83 ONY, 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 Y83 ONY registered?

Y83 ONY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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