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Y903 MAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 MAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,768 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,419 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,417 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 49,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,118 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both brake pipes to nearside flexys slighty pitted

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust outer skins corroded

vehicle covered underneath with plastic covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes etc

Fail 6 Jan 2012 29,714 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both brake pipes to nearside flexys slighty pitted

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust outer skins corroded

vehicle covered underneath with plastic covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes etc

Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,918 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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Y903 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y903 MAH, 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 Y903 MAH registered?

Y903 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y903 MAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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