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Y898 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,119 mi
Last recorded110,119 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipe starting to corroded

exhaust starting to correded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,524 miles

Back exhaust box deteriorating

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 101,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Back exhaust box deteriorating

Engine management light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 15 Oct 2012 101,386 miles

Both drum sticks slight play

Brake pipes corroded and covered in greese

Centre box corroded

Front disc`s worn uneven inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,386 miles

Both drum sticks slight play

Brake pipes corroded and covered in greese

Centre box corroded

Front disc`s worn uneven inner edges

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 54,376 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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Y898 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y898 LBA, 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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Y898 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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