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Y663 SOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,185 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,958 miles

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

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

underbody trim requires refixing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 61,958 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

underbody trim requires refixing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,751 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 29,021 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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Y663 SOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y663 SOO, 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 Y663 SOO registered?

Y663 SOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y663 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y663 SOO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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