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Y2 KCC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,323 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Apr 2026 42,323 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,790 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2024 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (18 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (18 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (22 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 38,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 38,048 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 38,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 34,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,461 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 14,087 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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Y2 KCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y2 KCC, 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 Y2 KCC registered?

Y2 KCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y2 KCC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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