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Y83 TBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,249 mi
Last recorded31,249 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,249 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 31,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 29,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 2,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 4 May 2018 26,932 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 26,232 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 25,825 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 25,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 25,337 miles

side skirts fitted

x2 rear tyre minor cracks

Fail 11 May 2015 25,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

side skirts fitted

x2 rear tyre minor cracks

Pass 23 May 2014 24,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,476 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 24,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 24,380 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 24,380 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 24,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,866 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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Y83 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

Y83 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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