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Y262 LKW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 LKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,388 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,784 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2013 38,242 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust mid section bracket

Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,241 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust mid section bracket

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,786 miles

both rear tyres perishing and starting to split

Fail 25 Apr 2012 34,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing and starting to split

front and rear wiperblades

Pass 5 May 2011 30,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,393 miles

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

air bag light on

all coil springs slightly corroded

brake pipes pitted slightly at rear

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,800 miles

discs corroded inner face

nearside front tyre side wall damage

rearnumber plate water marks

under body coverd with plastic trays

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,477 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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Y262 LKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y262 LKW, 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 Y262 LKW registered?

Y262 LKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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