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Y284 KCX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,002 mi
Last recorded104,002 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,002 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps when indicating high beam engages (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to low (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (drum stick) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (drum stick) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring cup missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber weak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in treads

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (drum stick) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cup missing

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

engine management light on indicating a fault

under body covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,610 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light and bas light flickered on during test

indicator stalk slighty loose

Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,637 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,627 miles

BAS/ESP light on

EML ON

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,314 miles

brake pad warning lamp flickers on when braking

engine management light on

esp light on

slight play in front steering

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,886 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,565 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear tyre has puncture and as a result sidewall is excessively damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2009 43,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear tyre has puncture and as a result sidewall is excessively damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,709 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertray

Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,776 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 24,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y284 KCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y284 KCX, 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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Y284 KCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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