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Y881 KDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,224 mi
Last recorded105,224 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013

ns mirror broken

Fail 5 Apr 2013

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns mirror broken

Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s outer c.v. boot

srs & esp lights on

wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,071 miles

o/s outer c.v. boot

srs & esp lights on

wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,301 miles

All indicators fading

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f steering rack has play in knuckle

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,301 miles

All indicators fading

n/s/f steering rack has play in knuckle

Pass 24 Apr 2010 86,352 miles

front tyres o/s only just legal

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,801 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,268 miles

n/s/r coil spring broken

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 56,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

ABS WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

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

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 KDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KDY, 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 KDY registered?

Y881 KDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y881 KDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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