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Y841 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY841 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner wall

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,465 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,605 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two child seats fitted.nearside rear and offside rear passanger seats.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres seem to be very low on pressure.

two child seats fitted.nearside rear and offside rear passanger seats.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,070 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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Y841 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y841 LBA, 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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Y841 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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