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Y459 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,010 mi
Last recorded44,010 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,761 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 28,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 501,104 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,405 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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Y459 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y459 KGU, 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 Y459 KGU registered?

Y459 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y459 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 KGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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