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Y863 HEB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 HEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,624 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 91,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,609 miles

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

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,247 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,015 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,304 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,736 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 55,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,635 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,203 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 46,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,472 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,560 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2005 26,636 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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Y863 HEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y863 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 Y863 HEB registered?

Y863 HEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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