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Y605 LHT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,751 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,536 miles

rear exhuast box corroded

rear seats missing at time of test unabble to check seats or seat belts

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,797 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,349 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,567 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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Y605 LHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y605 LHT, 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 Y605 LHT registered?

Y605 LHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y605 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y605 LHT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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