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Y998 CRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,056 mi
Last recorded96,056 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,929 miles

Engine managment light on

Middle exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,502 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 41,015 miles

middle exhaust box damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2005 40,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

middle exhaust box damaged

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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Y998 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y998 CRP, 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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How do I check the history of Y998 CRP?

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What year was Y998 CRP registered?

Y998 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y998 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 CRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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