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Y693 KPU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,465 mi
Last recorded189,465 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 KPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 189,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 183,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

child seat fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2016 183,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

child seat fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2015 175,347 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

EML on

Rear Brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 May 2014 164,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterioated

mirror missing

offside reg plate bulb dim

Fail 8 May 2014 164,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterioated

mirror missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,498 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 153,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 141,683 miles

N/S/F Tyre is starting to crack on the inner sidewall.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 141,683 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre is starting to crack on the inner sidewall.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 126,872 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 126,872 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 95,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 94,801 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 80,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 80,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,588 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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Y693 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y693 KPU, 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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Y693 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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