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Y923 LRX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight fan belt noise heard

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,956 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hoses cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,696 miles

front brake hoses cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,249 miles

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

side repeaters pale

Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,137 miles

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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Y923 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y923 LRX, 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 Y923 LRX registered?

Y923 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y923 LRX safe to buy?

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