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Y988 SRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 SRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit engine misfire present (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi pipes badly cracked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi brake pipe badly cracked (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pads wearing unevanly

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front mirror glass loose but secure

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount bracket broken. but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner metal brake pipes corroding

Offside Rear Inner metal brake pipes corroding

Rear Outer exhaust box wrap corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,711 miles

Front brake pad linings getting low

Nearside Front mirror glass loose but secure

Nearside Front slight play on bottom balljoint

rear exhaust box outer wrap getting flakey

rear number plate getting very weathered

steering bearing noise but no movement

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,228 miles

Knock and Play in Steering Rack

Nearside Front Door Mirror Not Fully Secured

Rear Seat Belt Buckle Casing Missing

Service Light On

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Battery Warning Light On

Belt Area Noise

Knock and Play in Steering Rack

Nearside Front Door Mirror Not Fully Secured

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat Belt Buckle Casing Missing

Service Light On

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,516 miles

Knock and play in steering

Near side rear shock weeping

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Under trays covering under body items

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pad wear indicator on

Knock and play in steering

Near side rear shock weeping

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Under trays covering under body items

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

misting of oil around PAS resivour

n/s/r seat belt latch missing plastic surround

o/s/r tyre starting to scrub on inner edge

rear brake imbalance 29%

service light on

slight knock and play in steering coloumn or uj

Fail 31 Jan 2015 75,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

misting of oil around PAS resivour

n/s/r seat belt latch missing plastic surround

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre starting to scrub on inner edge

rear brake imbalance 29%

service light on

slight knock and play in steering coloumn or uj

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell within car

n/s/f tyre worn near mot limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (stepping)

part of undertray in secure

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2014 70,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell within car

n/s/f tyre worn near mot limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (stepping)

part of undertray in secure

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine tappy

rear number plate becomming dirty

service light on (-720)

slight knock and play in steering

slight lift in both front top strut mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,523 miles

engine tappy

rear number plate becomming dirty

service light on (-720)

slight knock and play in steering

slight lift in both front top strut mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2012 62,399 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

service light on

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hand brake operation stiff & brake squeal

o/s/f tyre damaged split on inner & outer side walls

Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hand brake operation stiff & brake squeal

o/s/f tyre damaged split on inner & outer side walls

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing not effecting operation

stone chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,681 miles

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,681 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,908 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y988 SRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y988 SRP, 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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Y988 SRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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