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Y452 KDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,616 mi
Last recorded163,616 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 KDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 163,616 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 163,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 154,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 145,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 134,727 miles

some corrosion of nearside rear inner sill

Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

plat at steering wheel . suspect coloum

Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

n/s and o/r rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel/diesel injector seal leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 121,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode badly

nearside front brake disc signs of overheating

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

slight play on steering wheel [free play]

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,700 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre castling

Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,606 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 109,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 104,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,912 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 93,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y452 KDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y452 KDF, 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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Y452 KDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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