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Y373 CBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,854 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 55,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 33,698 miles

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

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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Y373 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y373 CBD, 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 Y373 CBD registered?

Y373 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y373 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y373 CBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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