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Y502 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,236 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,236 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,605 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on

Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,952 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,784 miles

engine mangaement light on

slight play on both front streeing arms

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mangaement light on

slight play on both front streeing arms

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,662 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,653 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 52,653 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,852 miles

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,366 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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Y502 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y502 YBD, 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 Y502 YBD registered?

Y502 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y502 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 YBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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