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Y983 NDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 NDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,520 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,520 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,166 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,826 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 59,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,498 miles

under trays fitter obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 57,498 miles

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

under trays fitter obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses cracked and perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,587 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,593 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 40,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,097 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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Y983 NDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y983 NDV, 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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Y983 NDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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