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Y303 LWC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,780 mi
Last recorded48,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,864 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,793 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,793 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 35,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,440 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

n/s/f mirror glass missing

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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Y303 LWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y303 LWC, 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 Y303 LWC registered?

Y303 LWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y303 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 LWC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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