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Y984 ANH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,457 mi
Last recorded105,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,457 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 95,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 89,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,179 miles

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

Nearside rear coil spring seat corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 74,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 74,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,678 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 60,678 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 52,157 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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Y984 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y984 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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Y984 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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