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Y909 CRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,574 mi
Last recorded96,574 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted

lower part of the screen cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2015 93,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195x50x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted

lower part of the screen cracked

Pass 14 May 2014 87,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 87,270 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s road wheel slightly wider than o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,514 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,604 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,983 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 24 May 2006 42,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 38,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y909 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y909 CRP, 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 Y909 CRP registered?

Y909 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y909 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y909 CRP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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