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Y221 LRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 LRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015
Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,777 miles

n/s/r jacking point missing

o/s/f road wheel inner and outer rims have very slight damage

rear registration plate discoloured but not likely to be misread

Fail 30 May 2013 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

o/s/f road wheel inner and outer rims have very slight damage

rear registration plate discoloured but not likely to be misread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,186 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,182 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,502 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,402 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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Y221 LRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y221 LRD, 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 Y221 LRD registered?

Y221 LRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y221 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 LRD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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