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Y969 CDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,686 mi
Last recorded151,686 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,686 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 149,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 146,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 144,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 141,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 138,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe starting to corrode surface

Fail 17 Oct 2013 136,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front subframe starting to corrode surface

Fail 20 Sep 2013 135,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front steel brake pipes corroding

serface corrosion to underside of vehicle

temp worning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 131,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 128,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 125,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 125,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 121,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 109,692 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2007 96,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,853 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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Y969 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y969 CDE, 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 Y969 CDE registered?

Y969 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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