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Y645 AES

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,480 mi
Last recorded64,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 AES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,480 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,026 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 54,807 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,154 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 41,410 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 39,332 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 39,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 36,496 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 36,496 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,166 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,166 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 30,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,582 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 28,479 miles

unable to fully check outer sills or under body (plastic covers)

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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Y645 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y645 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 Y645 AES registered?

Y645 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y645 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y645 AES shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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