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Y975 TLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,525 miles

Both sills covered with plastic covers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2013 73,320 miles

centre exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,066 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,070 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,257 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,522 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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Y975 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y975 TLB, 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 Y975 TLB registered?

Y975 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y975 TLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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