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Y153 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,907 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,543 miles

offside front tyre side wall perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre side wall perishing

Pass 20 May 2011 65,876 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,739 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 40,732 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,211 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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Y153 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y153 TLF, 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 Y153 TLF registered?

Y153 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y153 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 TLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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