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Y969 ANH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,109 mi
Last recorded89,109 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,109 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,697 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,850 miles

emissions just passed

littel play on near side steering

Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions just passed

littel play on near side steering

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,120 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,289 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,289 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 34,779 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake disc wearing thin

near side front tyre worn on edge cuts in side wall

near side rear tyre perished

rear brake pads getting

Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,779 miles

front brake disc wearing thin

near side front tyre worn on edge cuts in side wall

near side rear tyre perished

rear brake pads getting

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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Y969 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y969 ANH, 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 Y969 ANH registered?

Y969 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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