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Y707 KHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,480 mi
Last recorded142,480 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 KHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,480 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 124,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 121,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre out of shape 205/45w16

Pass 13 Mar 2010 111,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 111,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,369 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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Y707 KHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y707 KHJ, 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 Y707 KHJ registered?

Y707 KHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y707 KHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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