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Y386 MLG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,984 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 37,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,689 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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Y386 MLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y386 MLG, 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 Y386 MLG registered?

Y386 MLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y386 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y386 MLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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