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Y183 YGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,917 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,901 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,005 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,494 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear indicator discolouring

o/s front indicator discolouring

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,378 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 49,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,376 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to split

o/s/r tyre side walls cracked (replace asap)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to split

o/s/r tyre side walls cracked (replace asap)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,485 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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Y183 YGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y183 YGK, 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 Y183 YGK registered?

Y183 YGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y183 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y183 YGK shows 12 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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