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Y324 YCW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,023 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 101,682 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,732 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 98,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,563 miles

N/S/R tyre has some deterioation

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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Y324 YCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y324 YCW, 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 Y324 YCW registered?

Y324 YCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y324 YCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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