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Y283 AFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,514 mi
Last recorded71,514 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,596 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 67,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 32,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (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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Y283 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y283 AFR, 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 Y283 AFR registered?

Y283 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y283 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 AFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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