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Y996 ANH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,180 miles

Engine MIL light on

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

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 82,086 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 70,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 62,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,319 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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Y996 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y996 ANH, 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 Y996 ANH registered?

Y996 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y996 ANH safe to buy?

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