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Y882 KDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,691 mi
Last recorded145,691 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 KDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 145,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 134,894 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2015 128,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,490 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,267 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 114,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre shows signs of ageing off rear slightly less so

Fail 27 Oct 2012 105,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre shows signs of ageing off rear slightly less so

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,952 miles

Oil leak

drivers window stuck down at end of test suspect switch

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing fine in operation

Pass 31 Dec 2009 94,936 miles

front seat belts slow in returning

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

slight knocking steering

Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,824 miles

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

n/s/r seat bellt stalk cover missing

slight kocking from steering wheel area needs further investigation

Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,235 miles

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

light corrosion to front brake disks.

n/s/r seatbelt stort cover missing

Fail 4 May 2006 75,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 75,161 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y882 KDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y882 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 Y882 KDY registered?

Y882 KDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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