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Y63 SBC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 SBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,631 miles

Engine management light on.

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

O/S/F tyre has cut ion outer wall no corrds or ply exposed.

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

Red engine temp warning light coming on when engine is hot.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,631 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

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

O/S/F tyre has cut ion outer wall no corrds or ply exposed.

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

Red engine temp warning light coming on when engine is hot.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,282 miles

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

nearside rear tyre going well out of shape

offside front brake pipe retaining clips some are broken and need replacing

offside rear tyre perrishing bad

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre going well out of shape

offside rear tyre perrishing bad

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,351 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 63,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y63 SBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y63 SBC, 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 Y63 SBC registered?

Y63 SBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y63 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y63 SBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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