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X538 YCC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,200 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,714 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,714 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,501 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 53,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 43,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,804 miles

full underside protective cover fitted.not allowing full inspection off all componants.

note. brakes not tested in rbt.decelometer test only.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,280 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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X538 YCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X538 YCC, 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 X538 YCC?

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What year was X538 YCC registered?

X538 YCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X538 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 YCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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