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Y426 YNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,281 mi
Last recorded66,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion inner rear sills

Fail 1 Jul 2015 66,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion inner rear sills

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,307 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurst box corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 55,846 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurst box corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 53,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 50,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,388 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALLS BADLY CRACKED BUT DO NOT EXPOSE CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Feb 2007 24,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres heavily cracked on sidewalls not through to cords at this time

Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,465 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall.

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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Y426 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y426 YNV, 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 Y426 YNV registered?

Y426 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y426 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y426 YNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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