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Y47 AGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 AGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,623 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,774 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 65,774 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2013 62,256 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2013 62,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,190 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,448 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,492 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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Y47 AGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y47 AGN, 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 Y47 AGN registered?

Y47 AGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y47 AGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 AGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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