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Y616 LRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 LRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019
Fail 24 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,131 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 38,131 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 36,491 miles

front brake hoses heavily perished

Pass 29 May 2015 34,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,918 miles

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

ns facing panle corroded cover fitted, front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,188 miles

both front brake hoses deteriated but not to excess

front pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2011 24,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,320 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 20,167 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,995 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2005 10,787 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

door sill covers fitted

full under tray fitted

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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Y616 LRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y616 LRD, 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 Y616 LRD registered?

Y616 LRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y616 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y616 LRD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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