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Y643 AES

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,184 mi
Last recorded80,184 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 AES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 27 Nov 2015 79,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,258 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,468 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

screw in front o/s tread

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,094 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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Y643 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y643 AES, 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 Y643 AES registered?

Y643 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y643 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y643 AES shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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