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Y319 AKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 AKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 106,561 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/r spring pad locator deteriorated

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 2 May 2013 106,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/r spring pad locator deteriorated

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,933 miles

offside rear coil spring lower rubber and cup missing and nearside rear corroding-advise replacement

Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

front pads approx 80% worn?

offside rear coil spring lower rubber and cup missing and nearside rear corroding-advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,054 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 66,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,520 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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Y319 AKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y319 AKE, 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 Y319 AKE registered?

Y319 AKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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