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Y964 KAR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,541 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,965 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 21,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 21,400 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 20,478 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 20,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,736 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 14,647 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,754 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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Y964 KAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 Y964 KAR, 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 Y964 KAR registered?

Y964 KAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y964 KAR shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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