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Y97 KTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,254 mi
Last recorded114,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,254 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/r coil spring starting to corrode

rear axle starting to corrode

slight knock from steering column

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe initial corrosion

both front brake pipes corroding

slight noise on steering colmn

underbody covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2018 113,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe initial corrosion

both front brake pipes corroding

slight noise on steering colmn

underbody covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underbody covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,990 miles

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

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

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

knock from steering

Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

knock from steering

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,740 miles

both inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,740 miles

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

both inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,547 miles

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

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Jun 2013 99,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,565 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,045 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,038 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,271 miles

Both rear tyres stepped.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,172 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

slight movement to n/s/f droplink

Fail 11 Jun 2007 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

slight movement to n/s/f droplink

Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,869 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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 KTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y97 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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