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Y634 HDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 85,242 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,277 miles

both front flexiable brake hoses have light cracking

both front tyre treads getting low at 3 mm and worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes from flexiable brake hoses to wheel cylinders have surface corrosion

o/s/f rack end socket has slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front flexiable brake hoses have light cracking

both front tyre treads getting low at 3 mm and worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes from flexiable brake hoses to wheel cylinders have surface corrosion

o/s/f rack end socket has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,820 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to corrode

o/s/f steering rack end socket has slight play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,370 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 33,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 33,693 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 25,703 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 25,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 19,170 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 10,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,734 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,048 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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Y634 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y634 HDY, 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 Y634 HDY registered?

Y634 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y634 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y634 HDY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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