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Y926 EAU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,798 mi
Last recorded70,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 EAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 70,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,686 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,482 miles

brake pipes greased.

offside front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,378 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,968 miles

noise from steering

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,701 miles

o/s/f tyre tread nearing limit

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight free play in steering

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,876 miles

rear wiper split and not clearing sreen.slight fee play and knocing felt at stearing wheel.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,571 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,571 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,345 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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Y926 EAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y926 EAU, 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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Y926 EAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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