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Y437 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 84,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,387 miles

engine management light on

esp light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 78,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

esp light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,916 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 57,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,223 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 39,222 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y437 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y437 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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Y437 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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