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Y981 TLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,102 mi
Last recorded39,102 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,102 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,577 miles

both front tyres cracking

rear registration plate fading

Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,692 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,167 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlight stalk does not dip headlights causing headlights always to be on full beam

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,481 miles

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

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,222 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,341 miles

underbody covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,410 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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Y981 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y981 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 Y981 TLB registered?

Y981 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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