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Y494 LCX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,123 mi
Last recorded65,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 LCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2017 61,120 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,938 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,792 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 48,792 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 41,818 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,200 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 33,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,177 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,177 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,177 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,114 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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Y494 LCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y494 LCX, 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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Y494 LCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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