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Y762 YAT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,433 mi
Last recorded127,433 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 YAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 127,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,995 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,410 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust center box deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 66,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,230 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 YAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YAT, 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 YAT registered?

Y762 YAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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