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Y93 KTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,093 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 110,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,842 miles

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Oct 2015 106,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,833 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. missing (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaking.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,175 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,175 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 102,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,883 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,883 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 82,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,257 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 59,783 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,074 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise osr jacking point rubber block missing

Fail 2 Dec 2006

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise osr jacking point rubber block missing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,673 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 31,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y93 KTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 Y93 KTA, 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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Y93 KTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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