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Y712 TRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,767 mi
Last recorded78,767 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 TRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,767 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,304 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 68,304 miles

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

Advise OffSide Rear Disc Scored

Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,232 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2009 58,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,305 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 50,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,087 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 48,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

2 Rear tyres have slight cracking of the outer walls of the tyres

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Spare Tyre flat(under inflated)

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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Y712 TRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y712 TRD, 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 Y712 TRD registered?

Y712 TRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y712 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y712 TRD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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