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Y746 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,649 mi
Last recorded130,649 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 130,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,534 miles

Front Shocks a bit soft

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 116,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty main beam on all the time (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp switch faulty main beam not working (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Shocks a bit soft

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,847 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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Y746 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y746 KCD, 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 Y746 KCD registered?

Y746 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y746 KCD safe to buy?

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