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Y961 TLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,412 mi
Last recorded38,412 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,412 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 38,412 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 35,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,224 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 24 May 2016 34,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 33,446 miles

Centre rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 32,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 32,555 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 31,552 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 31,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

near side front cv joint slight worn out

Pass 11 May 2012 30,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,370 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 27,370 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 25,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,150 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,150 miles

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

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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Y961 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y961 TLB, 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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What year was Y961 TLB registered?

Y961 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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