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Y453 AKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,701 mi
Last recorded46,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,701 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 46,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,183 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 37,183 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 37,112 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 29,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,122 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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Y453 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y453 AKV, 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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How do I check the history of Y453 AKV?

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What year was Y453 AKV registered?

Y453 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y453 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 AKV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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