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Y569 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 64,652 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,552 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,979 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,733 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y569 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y569 DLJ, 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 Y569 DLJ registered?

Y569 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y569 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y569 DLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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