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Y759 YNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,950 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,688 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 53,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight radial play at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,106 miles

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

advise exhaust clamp broken

advise front brake pads very low on pass limit

advise front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,574 miles

front brake discs showing wear

steering column lightly rubbing on heater hose

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,728 miles

water pipe is rubbing on steering shaft

Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,684 miles

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

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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Y759 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y759 YNV, 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 Y759 YNV registered?

Y759 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y759 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 YNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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