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Y277 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,950 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 76,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2012 76,024 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,742 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,034 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 55,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,557 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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Y277 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y277 TLK, 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 Y277 TLK registered?

Y277 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y277 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y277 TLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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