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Y898 MDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,747 miles

Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 81,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,882 miles

front number plate poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,407 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,348 miles

engine check light on

front n/p poor

high beam switch poor op

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,154 miles

engin e check light on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engin e check light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2008 60,370 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,656 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 52,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES OUTER RUBBER SLIGHT CRACKS

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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Y898 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 Y898 MDM, 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 Y898 MDM registered?

Y898 MDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y898 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 MDM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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