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Y803 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,369 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,369 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,050 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 71,050 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,947 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,491 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,764 miles

cut offside rear tyre not showing cord

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,362 miles

Front flexable brake hoses perishing

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,961 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,413 miles

Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,629 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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Y803 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y803 KCD, 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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Y803 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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