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Y94 TDW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 TDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened by spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

small cracks in n/s/f inner tyre wall , slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s , various under body panels fitted unable to check all brake pipes

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,148 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,392 miles

L/H/R bump stop corroded

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

rear exhaust box strap wearing through box

Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

L/H/R bump stop corroded

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

rear exhaust box strap wearing through box

wiper blades too long and catching

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,706 miles

both front brake flexi hoses are perished

corrosion on both front brake discs inner surface

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake flexi hoses are perished

corrosion on both front brake discs inner surface

corrosion to offside front & nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,989 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 TDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y94 TDW, 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 TDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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