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Y656 DSG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,763 mi
Last recorded50,763 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,493 miles

engine management light on

underneath fully covered with plastic panels unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,835 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,835 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,471 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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Y656 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y656 DSG, 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 Y656 DSG registered?

Y656 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y656 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 DSG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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