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Y201 KHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,709 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

general surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,703 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam flash not working as it should (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

general surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,360 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine mangement light on

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished, no cords showing

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished, no cords showing

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,730 miles

Cracks in tread of nearside and offside front tyres, no cords showing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,734 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f+o/s/r+o/s/f tyre have cracks in tread but no cords showing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 78,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f+o/s/r+o/s/f tyre have cracks in tread but no cords showing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,907 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 70,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 41,348 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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Y201 KHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y201 KHC, 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 Y201 KHC registered?

Y201 KHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y201 KHC safe to buy?

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