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Y439 RES

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,218 mi
Last recorded105,218 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,218 miles

exhaust outer casing showing signs of corroding

front no plate showing signs of contamination starting

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,218 miles

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

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

exhaust outer casing showing signs of corroding

front no plate showing signs of contamination starting

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting

Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 96,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,813 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 87,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,842 miles

Front n/s tyre outer wall/tred deep cracking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,130 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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Y439 RES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y439 RES, 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 Y439 RES registered?

Y439 RES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y439 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y439 RES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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