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Y365 AJF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 AJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2014 92,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 89,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 89,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,436 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,645 miles

All of the underside of vehicle is covered with plastic guards

Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,645 miles

All of the underside of vehicle is covered with plastic guards

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,905 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 53,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,594 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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Y365 AJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y365 AJF, 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 Y365 AJF registered?

Y365 AJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y365 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y365 AJF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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