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Y116 CKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to plastic under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2025 115,674 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to plastic under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 110,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 99,799 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,117 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,328 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 96,302 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,508 miles

Bonnet catch sticky

Both Number Plates Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 90,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet catch sticky

Both Number Plates Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING ARM.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 64,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,081 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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Y116 CKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y116 CKE, 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 Y116 CKE registered?

Y116 CKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y116 CKE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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