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Y594 KDT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,219 mi
Last recorded108,219 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 KDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,173 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cover under vehicle therefore could not check items adeqautely that are situated in/around these areas

offside door mirror cracked slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2009 98,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cover under vehicle therefore could not check items adeqautely that are situated in/around these areas

offside door mirror cracked slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,581 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 74,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,394 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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Y594 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y594 KDT, 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 Y594 KDT registered?

Y594 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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