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Y959 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,494 mi
Last recorded68,494 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 68,494 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 97,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,682 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyre walls splitting

both outer rear seat belts slow to retract/react

both rear coil spring seats missing

rear screen missing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,587 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,766 miles

front brake pads getting low,o/s/f & both rear coil springs rusty.o/s/f,n/s/r & n/s/f brake pipes rusty in places

Fail 4 Jan 2010 46,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low,o/s/f & both rear coil springs rusty.o/s/f,n/s/r & n/s/f brake pipes rusty in places

Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005

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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Y959 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y959 YBD, 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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Y959 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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