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Y283 LAT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,729 mi
Last recorded165,729 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 LAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 165,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 165,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 157,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 149,297 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 149,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 140,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 140,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 135,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,240 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 135,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 127,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 118,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 93,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 80,490 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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Y283 LAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAT, 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 LAT registered?

Y283 LAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y283 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 LAT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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