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2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,551 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 69,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 64,000 miles

Main beam works but stalk sometimes sticks

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 63,962 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

covers and under-trays fitted

main beam switch works as intended but gets stuck some times

Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 57,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,168 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 45,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,816 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,386 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 17,304 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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Y762 SEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y762 SEO, 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 Y762 SEO registered?

Y762 SEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y762 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y762 SEO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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