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Y219 MDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,645 mi
Last recorded59,645 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,735 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,286 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 49,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,254 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 40,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged †

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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Y219 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 Y219 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.

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What year was Y219 MDM registered?

Y219 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y219 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 MDM 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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