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Y329 KRN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,107 mi
Last recorded41,107 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 41,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 38,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,402 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 37,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,203 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,276 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 36,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Blade in N/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,674 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,229 miles

Engine management light illuminated

O/S/R small piece of metal inside tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 29,163 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

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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Y329 KRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 Y329 KRN, 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 Y329 KRN registered?

Y329 KRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y329 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y329 KRN 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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