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Y993 CRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,050 miles

EML ON

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

EML ON

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR VERY CORRODED.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 80,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,541 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/ AND O/S/ SIDE INDICATOR BULBS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN VERY LOW CLOSE TO LIMIT??

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,696 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT DROP LINKS SLIGHT WEAR

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN, OUTER OK

UNDER TRAYS FITTED FRONT TO REAR UNABLE TO CHECK ITEMS ABOVE

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,632 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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Y993 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y993 CRP, 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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Y993 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y993 CRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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