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X577 VWY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,447 mi
Last recorded64,447 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX577 VWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,447 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,635 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion botih sides sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,179 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 56,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,171 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,160 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,948 miles

corrosion on front subframe.both front tyres low on tread.metal brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,353 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 27,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,603 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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X577 VWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X577 VWY, 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 X577 VWY registered?

X577 VWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X577 VWY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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