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X284 TEY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,031 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 108,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016
Pass 16 Mar 2015
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking outer

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking outer

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,144 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,998 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,467 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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X284 TEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X284 TEY, 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 X284 TEY registered?

X284 TEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X284 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X284 TEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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