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Y904 CRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,763 mi
Last recorded109,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,763 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 109,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017

Bonnet release latch stiff

Both front tyres cracking and badly worn on inner edge

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017

Bonnet release latch stiff

Both front tyres cracking and badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,830 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,757 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,303 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,579 miles

2xf/tyres, inner & outer tread wear

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 49,738 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 44,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y904 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y904 CRP, 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 Y904 CRP registered?

Y904 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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