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Y701 KKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018
Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,193 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,188 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 106,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 106,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 105,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust (centre box) mounting broken

Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 103,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,579 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 97,579 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 93,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 93,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 62,309 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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Y701 KKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y701 KKU, 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 Y701 KKU registered?

Y701 KKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y701 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 KKU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y701 KKU have outstanding finance?

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