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Y453 YKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,107 mi
Last recorded61,107 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,266 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 YKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y453 YKE, 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 Y453 YKE registered?

Y453 YKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y453 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 YKE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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