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Y886 AKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,141 miles

damage to offside rear inner wheel rim

front flexi hoses perished

Fail 25 Aug 2012 94,141 miles

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

damage to offside rear inner wheel rim

front flexi hoses perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside road wheel inner bead rims distorted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside road wheel inner bead rims distorted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,694 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 65,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,723 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

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

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

REAR BRAKES DISPLAYING RUN OUT.(MAY BE CAUSE OF JUDDER WHEN BRAKEING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS).

Fail 16 Jun 2008 55,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH SIDES REAR SPRING LOWER SEATS IN POOR CODITION.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS IN A POOR CONDITION.

REAR BRAKES DISPLAYING RUN OUT.(MAY BE CAUSE OF JUDDER WHEN BRAKEING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS).

SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING NEAR SIDE REAR.

SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING ON NEAR SIDE FRONT(MAY CAUSE WISTLE/SQUEAK.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 47,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated, not illegible or likely to be misread yet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y886 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y886 AKM, 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 Y886 AKM registered?

Y886 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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