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Y958 AOA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,455 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 63,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 59,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,586 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 56,075 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 56,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,147 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,147 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 53,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 53,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,690 miles

BAS/ESP warning lamp illuminated

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 26 Mar 2009 35,690 miles

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

BAS/ESP warning lamp illuminated

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 21,582 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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Y958 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y958 AOA, 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 Y958 AOA registered?

Y958 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y958 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 AOA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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