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Y452 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,370 mi
Last recorded97,370 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,370 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres near limit

nearside rear brake pipe coroded

noise from steering column no defect found

offside front shock weeping oil

Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,127 miles

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tyre tread

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,106 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tyre tread

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,473 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,496 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 10 May 2007 35,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,556 miles

n/s/f brake flexi-hose reinforcer split

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 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LDY, 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 Y452 LDY registered?

Y452 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y452 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y452 LDY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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