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Y881 CSH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 CSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,708 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,708 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,683 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 96,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,094 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 46,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,875 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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Y881 CSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y881 CSH, 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 Y881 CSH registered?

Y881 CSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y881 CSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 CSH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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