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Y269 TCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,548 mi
Last recorded81,548 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,548 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,816 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,816 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,814 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 16,046 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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Y269 TCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TCF, 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 TCF registered?

Y269 TCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y269 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y269 TCF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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