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Y602 UNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,448 mi
Last recorded69,448 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2010 69,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,573 miles

exhaust back box bracket corroded.

Fail 28 May 2009 63,411 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,881 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

chip in windscreen

indicator /dip switch sticky

Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,854 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

both front brake hoses cracking

chip in windscreen

indicator /dip switch sticky

Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,492 miles

slight windscreen damage,o/s front tyre side wall damage,n/s front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y602 UNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y602 UNV, 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 Y602 UNV registered?

Y602 UNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y602 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y602 UNV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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