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Y251 SPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,077 mi
Last recorded45,077 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 SPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,077 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box/strap corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,731 miles

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,562 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front to rear under trays fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking and perishing on out edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,263 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 38,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,543 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,010 miles

deep cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,350 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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Y251 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y251 SPO, 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 Y251 SPO registered?

Y251 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y251 SPO safe to buy?

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