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Y463 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,534 mi
Last recorded59,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,205 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,301 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 45,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs rusty

o/s front tyre perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,639 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

o/s front tyre worn badly on edge

Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly perished

o/s front tyre worn badly on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,669 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,596 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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Y463 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y463 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 Y463 LDY registered?

Y463 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y463 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y463 LDY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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