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Y936 HRA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 77,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 77,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,202 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,642 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,872 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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Y936 HRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y936 HRA, 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 Y936 HRA registered?

Y936 HRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y936 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y936 HRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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