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Y874 TLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 74,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 74,453 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 70,016 miles

engine management light on

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 7 May 2010 65,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,449 miles

both front tyre wear low

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,438 miles

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

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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Y874 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y874 TLC, 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 Y874 TLC registered?

Y874 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y874 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 TLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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