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Y845 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 102,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,809 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/80/15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box mounting corroded deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/80/15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,096 miles

wind screen washer bottle leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,096 miles

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

wind screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2015 67,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges 195/50/15 82V

Pass 8 May 2015 67,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges 195/50/15 82V

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,680 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 46,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 43,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 33,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 29,271 miles

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

rear number plate starting to get discoloured

Pass 9 May 2006 24,303 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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Y845 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y845 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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Y845 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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