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Y533 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,256 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,156 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

knock in steering column

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,624 miles

Exhaust system deteriated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake travel high.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Steel wheel fitted to offside front.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system deteriated.

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake travel high.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Steel wheel fitted to offside front.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,745 miles

both sides front brake pipes corroded recommend attention

centre exhaust corroded

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre just on limit recommend replacement

offside rear tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2012 58,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side front metal brake pipes corroded badly and need attention soon

center exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,618 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight knock in steering column

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,618 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight knock in steering column

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,489 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,489 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 42,205 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate dirty slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,915 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f wiper torn

Pass 6 Sep 2006
Fail 5 Sep 2006 27,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre poor condition

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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Y533 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y533 DLJ, 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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Y533 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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