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Y875 XAY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,916 mi
Last recorded109,916 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 109,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 109,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,618 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,618 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,739 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,574 miles

superficial damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y875 XAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y875 XAY, 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 Y875 XAY registered?

Y875 XAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y875 XAY safe to buy?

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