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Y699 NHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 NHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,462 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 73,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 68,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,847 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,742 miles

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

Steel spare fitted to n/s/front not a space saver

Tyre size 195/50r15 82t

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,742 miles

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

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

Tyre size 195/50r15 82t

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 20,596 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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Y699 NHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y699 NHC, 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 Y699 NHC registered?

Y699 NHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y699 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y699 NHC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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