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Y97 DDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,096 mi
Last recorded136,096 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 136,096 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play inner steering rack.

under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2018 136,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play inner steering rack.

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,864 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,525 miles

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

slight free play in steering

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014
Pass 31 Jan 2014 13,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front subframe damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 13,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front subframe damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,681 miles

slight perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

slight wetness of offside rear shock absorber

Fail 19 Feb 2013 134,681 miles

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

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

slight perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

slight wetness of offside rear shock absorber

Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

near side rear brake disk is in very poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2011 118,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

near side rear brake disk is in very poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,076 miles

unable to test n/s rear seat belt [child seat fitted]

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,323 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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Y97 DDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y97 DDE, 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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Y97 DDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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