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Y384 KAG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,666 mi
Last recorded133,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 KAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 133,666 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2015 33,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2012 129,242 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 129,242 miles

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

engin managment light on

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2011 98,692 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 81,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 81,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear No plate delaminating requires attention for next MOT

Pass 29 May 2008 62,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,680 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 16 May 2007 55,680 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,846 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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Y384 KAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y384 KAG, 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 Y384 KAG registered?

Y384 KAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y384 KAG safe to buy?

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