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Y906 FOG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 FOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,247 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly niosy

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

nearside headlamp bulb holder weak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlamp adjuster broken and inner reflector loose

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 22 May 2014 66,722 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is poor

Fail 23 May 2013 63,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is poor

Pass 18 May 2012 58,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 50,847 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 43,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 34,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 18,717 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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Y906 FOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y906 FOG, 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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Y906 FOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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