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Y901 ENH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,944 miles

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,937 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,379 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension top mount Assembly/ bearing appears to be noisy/ rough

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension top mount Assembly/ bearing appears to be noisy/ rough

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame corroded

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,288 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,288 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,552 miles

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

both front tyres on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,824 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes slight rusting

nearside headlight pattern

nearside plastic undertray damaged

offside brake discs light pitting

slight knock and freeplay in steering

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,398 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 52,394 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,467 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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Y901 ENH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y901 ENH, 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 Y901 ENH registered?

Y901 ENH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y901 ENH safe to buy?

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