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Y993 OMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 93,894 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,964 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 92,964 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,811 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm and heavily cracking (old tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,149 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,559 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,640 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 43,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 37,844 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front spring corroding

Pass 10 May 2011 34,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,217 miles

both rear tyres have unevan wear on the inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,586 miles

both front brake hoses beginning to perish slightly

offside front tyre beginning to split on outer sidewall

rear tyres 'stepping' on inner edges

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 OMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y993 OMJ, 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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What year was Y993 OMJ registered?

Y993 OMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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