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Y218 KTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,934 miles

engine managment light on.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,934 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,527 miles

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,527 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,246 miles

engine managment light on.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment light on.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,692 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,850 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 33,850 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

near side rear tyre split on outside wall

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,774 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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Y218 KTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y218 KTA, 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 Y218 KTA registered?

Y218 KTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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