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Y476 YKN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,956 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking/fatigued

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 107,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe slighty corroded

front suspension noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,188 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,742 miles

Slight "knocking" from the steering column.Both front & rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 76,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyrs have small cuts on tread not to cords

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2005 53,731 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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Y476 YKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y476 YKN, 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 Y476 YKN registered?

Y476 YKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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