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Y496 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,282 miles

slight noise detected from steering.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,785 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded\brake pipesslightly corroded\slight noise from top of column

Fail 20 Aug 2009 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,937 miles

injury in \a\ zone

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,317 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 45,312 miles

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

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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Y496 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y496 TRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y496 TRP?

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What year was Y496 TRP registered?

Y496 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y496 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 TRP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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