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Y503 CAG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 CAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,585 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 7 May 2015 88,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 7 May 2014 83,472 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 May 2014 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,487 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,482 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,457 miles

Main beam switch sticking.

N/S/F Tyre kerbed.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Washer jets part blocked.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,377 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 71,375 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre kerbed.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,242 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,354 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,353 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,176 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 44,175 miles

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

Both rear coil spring bottom mounts corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,534 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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Y503 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y503 CAG, 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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Y503 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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