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Y46 LRN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,387 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

plastic sill covers & undertrays

Fail 13 Jul 2016 43,387 miles

plastic sill covers & undertrays

Front Body has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,313 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,206 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,544 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s wiper smears in one direction

Pass 30 May 2012 34,880 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,243 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,709 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,383 miles

clip required on n/s cv boot.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,237 miles

O/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls & tread

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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Y46 LRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y46 LRN, 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 Y46 LRN registered?

Y46 LRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y46 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y46 LRN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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