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Y269 ECL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 ECL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 109,825 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 109,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,736 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly and inner side wall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,736 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly and inner side wall cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,514 miles

Clutch hose fouling on P.A.S. pipe

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2012 88,899 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS light on.

engine light on.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 88,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on.

engine light on.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,630 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,070 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,516 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Dec 2008 62,516 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,382 miles

unable to fully inspect floor,sills and wheel archs as covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,720 miles

front discs starting to lip & pads getting low

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 13 Apr 2006 51,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front discs starting to lip & pads getting low

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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Y269 ECL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y269 ECL, 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 Y269 ECL registered?

Y269 ECL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y269 ECL safe to buy?

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