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Y277 KHK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,025 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 101,025 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,642 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Both Side (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,642 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Both Side (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,542 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall deteriorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Foot brakes just met the brakes limit

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,890 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

both sides sills / drain hole areas slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 89,629 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,623 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in steering column top mounting

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,814 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs warning lamp staying illuminated

Pass 31 Dec 2011 72,780 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 65,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,609 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 61,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,854 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,845 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,496 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 48,496 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y277 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y277 KHK, 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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Y277 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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