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Y907 ENH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,158 mi
Last recorded161,158 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 161,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2014 161,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2013 146,747 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 146,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 124,432 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 98,426 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 12 Mar 2011 98,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,176 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2010 76,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,876 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2008 69,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,765 miles

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

brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,781 miles

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

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,781 miles

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

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,881 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2006 56,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear tyre side walls cracking

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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Y907 ENH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y907 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 Y907 ENH registered?

Y907 ENH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y907 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y907 ENH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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