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Y201 TYS

2001 Mercedes A140 Classic

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic55,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 TYS
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,816 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 82,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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Y201 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y201 TYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y201 TYS registered?

Y201 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y201 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 TYS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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