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Y876 LUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,002 mi
Last recorded133,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,002 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn edges + perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 124,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 110,405 miles

off side rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2008 100,828 miles

front wipers getting poor little smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 55,364 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 55,364 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y876 LUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y876 LUD, 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 Y876 LUD registered?

Y876 LUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y876 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 LUD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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