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Y621 LHL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,868 mi
Last recorded166,868 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 166,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 157,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 153,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 142,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 125,486 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 116,777 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 100,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,011 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 81,495 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 81,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,061 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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Y621 LHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y621 LHL, 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 Y621 LHL registered?

Y621 LHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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