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X243 YRA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,243 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 98,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 89,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,198 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2009 78,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,187 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 46,794 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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X243 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X243 YRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X243 YRA?

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What year was X243 YRA registered?

X243 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X243 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X243 YRA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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