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Y353 KHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,874 mi
Last recorded84,874 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 KHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,874 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,425 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame is corrided

play in inner rack

rear brake pipes have grease on them

undertray

Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame is corrided

play in inner rack

rear brake pipes have grease on them

undertray

Pass 15 May 2014 74,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 71,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,728 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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Y353 KHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y353 KHJ, 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 Y353 KHJ registered?

Y353 KHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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