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Y452 OEV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,488 mi
Last recorded38,488 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 OEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,276 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 34,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,297 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 34,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,299 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre not hitting cords

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,770 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,519 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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Y452 OEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

Y452 OEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y452 OEV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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