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Y958 CDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Middle Exhaust Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2020

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Middle Exhaust Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2019

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Middle Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2018

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

Nearside under vehicle plastic covers damaged

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

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,937 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,181 miles

nearside rear spring lower cup is corroded

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2014 37,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

nearside rear spring lower cup is corroded

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,948 miles

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

exhaust box is rusty

naerside rear spring mounting cup is rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear spring lower cup is rusty

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,444 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 28,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,714 miles

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

both rear coil spring locating seats are defective

offside plastic sill is broken

Fail 8 Feb 2010 25,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear coil spring locating seats are defective

offside plastic sill is broken

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre wall & tread cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,426 miles

Front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,070 miles

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

advise complete under side of vehicle covered with plastic under trays

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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Y958 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y958 CDE, 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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Y958 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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