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Y578 DAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,319 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,327 miles

steering column wear/noise

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

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r seat missing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,963 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 72,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,463 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 60,147 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 60,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,328 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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Y578 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y578 DAH, 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 Y578 DAH registered?

Y578 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y578 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 DAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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