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Y365 YOH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,017 mi
Last recorded48,017 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 YOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,017 miles

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

Offside Front headlight bracket broken but still secure

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,181 miles

EML indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 43,057 miles

Eml is on

Fail 19 May 2014 43,056 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Eml is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 40,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 36,930 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 36,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 32,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,199 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 YOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

Y365 YOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y365 YOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y365 YOH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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