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Y371 YKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,392 mi
Last recorded51,392 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,392 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,425 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to lack of seats

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,754 miles

front and rear tyres perished (11 years old)

not all seat belts checked due to lack of axcess

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,579 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,909 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 30,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,750 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 28,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,182 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 22,874 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,874 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATING

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,396 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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Y371 YKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y371 YKM, 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 Y371 YKM registered?

Y371 YKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y371 YKM safe to buy?

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