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Y91 TBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,278 mi
Last recorded97,278 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,960 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,113 miles

nearside and offside front and rear indicator bulbs going white.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,022 miles

child seats fitted

front tyres wearing on the outer edges

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

wheel alignment to be checked

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,959 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 43,959 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,393 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,193 miles

nsf tyre wall slight damage should be regulary checked for condition

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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Y91 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y91 TBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y91 TBY registered?

Y91 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y91 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 TBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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