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Y143 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,391 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,990 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,990 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre low on inside and wearing uneven

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 36,221 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,002 miles

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

main beam switch difficult to cancel

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,633 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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Y143 TPO 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 63.6%.

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 Y143 TPO, 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 Y143 TPO registered?

Y143 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y143 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 TPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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