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Y98 NBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 NBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,225 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 79,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,081 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 79,081 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,385 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 49,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

plastic under floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 6 May 2011 49,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

plastic under floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,277 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 34,837 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are starting to split and perish round the outer side walls.

plastic sill covers fitted to both lower body sill panels at the time of the test.

plastic under floor trays fitted at the time of the test.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,837 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are starting to split and perish round the outer side walls.

plastic sill covers fitted to both lower body sill panels at the time of the test.

plastic under floor trays fitted at the time of the test.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,487 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,442 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 28,442 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y98 NBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y98 NBH, 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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Y98 NBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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