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Y79 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,920 mi
Last recorded53,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,920 miles

exhaust hanger at rear snapped

front tyres worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,942 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,511 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,261 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres cracking

rear tyres feathering

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,838 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 21,097 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,097 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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Y79 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y79 DMC, 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 Y79 DMC registered?

Y79 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y79 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 DMC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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