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Y443 TEF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,091 mi
Last recorded102,091 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 TEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,091 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,031 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,649 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,275 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both rear tyres feathuring on inner edges

engine warning light illuminated

offside front headlamp loose

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

tracking

Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both rear tyres feathuring on inner edges

engine warning light illuminated

offside front headlamp loose

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

tracking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,459 miles

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

advise exhaust corroded, advise slight play in front drop link, advise o/s/f tyre getting low on tread, rear suspension lower mount corroded, no access to the under carrage, seek advice from main dealer.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,839 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,839 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,852 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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Y443 TEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y443 TEF, 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 Y443 TEF registered?

Y443 TEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y443 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 TEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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