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Y59 KTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 KTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,154 miles

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 13 Mar 2012 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,790 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,786 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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Y59 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y59 KTF, 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 Y59 KTF registered?

Y59 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y59 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 KTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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