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Y952 HFT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,866 mi
Last recorded153,866 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 153,866 miles

seats removed at time of test

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted,unable to assess vehicle fuel line,brake lines, and vehicle structure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 151,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 145,613 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 145,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,670 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 123,134 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 123,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 119,878 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres close to legal limit

o/s front brake back plate corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 111,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 111,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 102,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres damaged on outer side walls

nearside and offside rear tyres damaged on outer side walls

Fail 8 Aug 2008 102,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres damaged on outer side walls

nearside and offside rear tyres damaged on outer side walls

Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 82,495 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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Y952 HFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y952 HFT, 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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Y952 HFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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