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Y726 SDO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,675 mi
Last recorded91,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,668 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,916 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracking up

Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,844 miles

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition as been getting hot some time

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,283 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,733 miles

slight splitting offside front wiper blade

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,775 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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Y726 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 Y726 SDO, 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 Y726 SDO registered?

Y726 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y726 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 SDO 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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