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Y658 EJO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,277 mi
Last recorded75,277 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,277 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,117 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyrer worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,344 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,691 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 42,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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Y658 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y658 EJO, 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 Y658 EJO registered?

Y658 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y658 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y658 EJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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