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Y668 HHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,480 mi
Last recorded40,480 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 HHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 35,950 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 35,940 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,805 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2011 23,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,281 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 15,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,052 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 7,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 4,785 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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Y668 HHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y668 HHC, 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 Y668 HHC registered?

Y668 HHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y668 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 HHC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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