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Y857 HEB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 HEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside front sub frame getting weak

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front sub frame getting weak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight knock in steering column

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,803 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2018 97,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,255 miles

undertray fitted

slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,255 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column universal joint

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,744 miles

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,744 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all faded/white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to osf flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,666 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,433 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,773 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked/perished and out of shape

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,194 miles

both front tyres badly kerbed outer side walls

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside under body cover damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear pads low

Pass 19 May 2011 71,915 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 71,915 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,482 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 59,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,529 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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Y857 HEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y857 HEB, 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 Y857 HEB registered?

Y857 HEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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