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W197 YCX

2000 Mercedes A140 Classic

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,364 mi
Last recorded83,364 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic61,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 YCX
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,083 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,081 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,460 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 50,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,491 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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W197 YCX is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 61,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 YCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W197 YCX registered?

W197 YCX is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W197 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 YCX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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