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Y957 AOA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,798 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) trackarm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,536 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,811 miles

Advise front brake disc faces starting to corrode.

Advise recommend removal of front wheels to check condition of inner brake pads.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,885 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service due indicator is on

evhaust system from car backwards is corroided

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,531 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 33,537 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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Y957 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y957 AOA, 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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Y957 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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