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Y265 DNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,313 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,632 miles

needs service

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,393 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 61,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 45,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,474 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,474 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,472 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,632 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,444 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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Y265 DNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 Y265 DNH, 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 Y265 DNH registered?

Y265 DNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y265 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y265 DNH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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