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Y248 KVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 KVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,942 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,356 miles

Front Suspension top mountings noisy

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 3 Mar 2025 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension top mountings noisy

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,821 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise to improve handbrake effort

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise to improve handbrake effort

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,227 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 71,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,790 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,652 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,341 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,759 miles

N/S front tyre perished on inner + outer side walls

Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S front tyre perished on inner + outer side walls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,468 miles

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on edges and tyres perishing.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,603 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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Y248 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y248 KVW, 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 Y248 KVW registered?

Y248 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y248 KVW safe to buy?

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