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Y862 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,162 mi
Last recorded44,162 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,162 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,466 miles

E M Light on

nsf tyre worn on edge slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,466 miles

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

E M Light on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre worn on edge slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,360 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear spring lower spring cups corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear spring lower spring cups corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,653 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,650 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear No plate delaminating

slight damage to front tyres ( sidewalls )

Pass 18 Aug 2007 29,028 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 29,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,630 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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Y862 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y862 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y862 LBA registered?

Y862 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y862 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 LBA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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