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Y527 ACW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 65,721 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre pressure is low (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner track rod is worn advise

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic under trays fitted

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,097 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 64,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,937 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,429 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 57,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,016 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,955 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,393 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 33,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,907 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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Y527 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y527 ACW, 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 Y527 ACW registered?

Y527 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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