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Y224 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,578 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 67,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 6 May 2009 44,139 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 44,139 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,769 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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Y224 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y224 DLJ, 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 Y224 DLJ registered?

Y224 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y224 DLJ safe to buy?

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