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Y378 CKR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,254 mi
Last recorded67,254 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 CKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,254 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 67,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2012 67,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,545 miles

both frot and rear tyres crak on side wall.

Pass 7 May 2009 65,656 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,656 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Alternator drive belt missing

Battery light stays on

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,780 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 64,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,208 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,208 miles

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

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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Y378 CKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y378 CKR, 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 Y378 CKR registered?

Y378 CKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y378 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y378 CKR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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