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Y932 DFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 DFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 142,543 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 142,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025
Fail 16 Jul 2025

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 124,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,029 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,481 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Fail 5 Jul 2021 103,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,272 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 69,941 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 46,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 146,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 140,313 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 140,312 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 135,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 125,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 123,482 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 123,477 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 123,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 123,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 103,505 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,840 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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Y932 DFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 Y932 DFR, 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 Y932 DFR registered?

Y932 DFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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