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Y94 EGP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,102 mi
Last recorded73,102 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,304 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 1.4mm of legal tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,947 miles

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

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

**Strong advice nearside front Brake hose starting to deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,413 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades splitting

Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,548 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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Y94 EGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y94 EGP, 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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Y94 EGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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