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Y883 MHE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 139,481 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 139,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 134,930 miles

centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 134,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,637 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 124,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,792 miles

exhaust system corroding

full floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,996 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine warning light on

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 101,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine warning light on

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

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

Offside 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 17 Feb 2011 87,347 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT KNOCK AND PLAY FROM STEERING RACK AREA

Fail 15 Feb 2011 87,280 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT KNOCK AND PLAY FROM STEERING RACK AREA

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,037 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,871 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Fail 10 Mar 2009 50,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brakes out of balance

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,726 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre treads uneven on inside edges †

Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 12,570 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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Y883 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y883 MHE, 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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Y883 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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