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X818 YRF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 79,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,985 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,219 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,655 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 40,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 25,142 miles

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

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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X818 YRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 X818 YRF, 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 X818 YRF registered?

X818 YRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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