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Y852 AKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,496 mi
Last recorded109,496 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 109,496 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,748 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 68,181 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,892 miles

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,059 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 37,377 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre treads and walls have small cracks appearing on both rear tyres.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,377 miles

Tyre treads and walls have small cracks appearing on both rear tyres.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,933 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 24,944 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,944 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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Y852 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y852 AKM, 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 Y852 AKM registered?

Y852 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y852 AKM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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