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Y546 KAE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019
Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,703 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 86,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,753 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,753 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,964 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,990 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,344 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,547 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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Y546 KAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y546 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.

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Y546 KAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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