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Y396 BKL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,424 mi
Last recorded79,424 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,521 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,551 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 61,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,460 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,341 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,519 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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Y396 BKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y396 BKL, 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 Y396 BKL registered?

Y396 BKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y396 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y396 BKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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