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Y233 EAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 EAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,675 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,579 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,873 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,349 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 56,216 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,882 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin . brake discs are slightly lipped and worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,684 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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Y233 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y233 EAN, 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 Y233 EAN registered?

Y233 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y233 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y233 EAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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