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Y218 MDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,408 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,343 miles

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

knocking noise from front steering/suspension

nearside rear coil spring poorly mounted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,034 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,929 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 65,929 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,890 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres are developing cracks in the tread

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,829 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 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y218 MDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y218 MDM registered?

Y218 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y218 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 MDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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