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Y792 LDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,914 miles

Nearside Front flexi hose cracked

Offside Front flexi hose cracked

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 100,912 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012
Fail 1 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,147 miles

front brake discs worn

knocking on front suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,357 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 50,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,619 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 28,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y792 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y792 LDF, 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 Y792 LDF registered?

Y792 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y792 LDF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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