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Y176 NMO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 NMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,828 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate cracked and tarnished

Fail 9 Jun 2010 69,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear number plate cracked and tarnished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,938 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 61,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,007 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,006 miles

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

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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Y176 NMO 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y176 NMO, 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 Y176 NMO registered?

Y176 NMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y176 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 NMO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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