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Y365 KGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,192 miles

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

Cuts to nearside front tyre outer tyre wall.

Exhaust system corroding in general

Front brake pads 70% wear approx,front brake discs slightly lipped.

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen,slightly torn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Slight knocking noises from steering column.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,342 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,140 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belt buckles casings broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,666 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,210 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 KGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y365 KGW, 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 Y365 KGW registered?

Y365 KGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y365 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y365 KGW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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