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Y984 SNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,723 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,684 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

centre silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2021 131,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

centre silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 129,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,145 miles

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

Play in steering inner joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,144 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Play in steering inner joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,659 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,225 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,696 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,687 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroding

knocking in steering column area when turning s/wheel

rear spring mount tin covers corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,774 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 75,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,851 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,533 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 SNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y984 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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