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Y261 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,203 mi
Last recorded110,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,203 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes corroded

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,818 miles

near side front tyre at 2mm

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,802 miles

Front suspension / tracking alignment may need attention.

Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,802 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,181 miles

play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2015 87,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,658 miles

sidewall cracking to n/s rear tyre inner wall

Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,658 miles

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

sidewall cracking to n/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,830 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,761 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,761 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,141 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,935 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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Y261 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y261 KKE, 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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Y261 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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