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Y265 HDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,059 mi
Last recorded80,059 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 80,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,418 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 39,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 39,737 miles

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

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

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

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 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y265 HDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y265 HDM registered?

Y265 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y265 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y265 HDM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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