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Y511 HPC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,460 mi
Last recorded115,460 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 HPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,460 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 115,460 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 112,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,520 miles

exhaust corroded

rear pads look low

slight play in steering coloum and knock from steering ??

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,104 miles

exhaust corroded

noise from steering poss strut top bearings ??

rear brake pads look like they are getting low ??

slight knock from steering

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,567 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play and knock from steering rack ??

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,161 miles

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

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

knock from steering coloum

o.s.r. tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,710 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

slight play and knock from steering coloum

tread low on front tyres poss track out ???

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,348 miles

noise from o.s.f. strut top bush

play at top of steering coloum ???

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,185 miles

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,388 miles

slight play in steering coloum at top

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,261 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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Y511 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y511 HPC, 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 Y511 HPC registered?

Y511 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y511 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 HPC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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