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Y541 KAE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,128 mi
Last recorded155,128 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

fan belt worn and perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 134,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 119,578 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 11 Jul 2011 119,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,451 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 105,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,517 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,729 miles

n/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,329 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 57,271 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 52,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,411 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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Y541 KAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y541 KAE, 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

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What year was Y541 KAE registered?

Y541 KAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y541 KAE safe to buy?

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