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Y683 ERA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,987 mi
Last recorded90,987 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 90,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015
Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,501 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 50,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,678 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,723 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,709 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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Y683 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y683 ERA, 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 Y683 ERA registered?

Y683 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y683 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y683 ERA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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