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Y601 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,586 miles

slight clonking noise from steering column

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,469 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 61,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 42,339 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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Y601 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y601 TLH, 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 Y601 TLH registered?

Y601 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y601 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 TLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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