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Y413 CEY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,457 mi
Last recorded66,457 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 66,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 66,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,558 miles

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

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

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

offside front coil spring broken but still seated correctly

Pass 3 May 2011 51,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,673 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 45,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,610 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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Y413 CEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y413 CEY, 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 Y413 CEY registered?

Y413 CEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y413 CEY safe to buy?

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