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Y418 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 75,105 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 73,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,589 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 71,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 70,660 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 70,660 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 69,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 68,491 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 68,491 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 66,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,011 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 57,240 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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Y418 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y418 KGU, 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 Y418 KGU registered?

Y418 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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