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Y822 ESG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,345 mi
Last recorded69,345 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,043 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 50,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,944 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,855 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 25,842 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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Y822 ESG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y822 ESG, 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 Y822 ESG registered?

Y822 ESG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y822 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y822 ESG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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