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Y892 TTR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,158 mi
Last recorded76,158 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 TTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 76,158 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn /// all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 73,588 miles

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

mil on

Pass 19 May 2023 70,678 miles

mil on

Fail 19 May 2023 70,677 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

mil on

Pass 25 May 2022

mil on

Fail 21 May 2022

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

mil on

Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,398 miles

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

mil on

no. plates deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2020 61,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine light on

Fail 6 May 2020 61,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2019 59,022 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres worn

mil on

Fail 3 May 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brakes worn

front tyres worn

mil on

Pass 9 May 2018 57,048 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 57,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 15 Mar 2012 37,796 miles

N/S/F Rubber jacking point missing

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

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

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 21 Mar 2011 36,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,800 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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Y892 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y892 TTR, 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 Y892 TTR registered?

Y892 TTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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