MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in steering wheel.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
slight play in steering wheel.
front and rear number plates beginning to delaminate,
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre low and worn on inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y396 XEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?
Y396 XEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.
Is Y396 XEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y396 XEW 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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