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X982 YNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 YNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 17,506 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 17,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre has deep cracks to sidewalls but does not reach cord or ply

Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,899 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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X982 YNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X982 YNU, 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 X982 YNU registered?

X982 YNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X982 YNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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