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Y537 TLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,712 mi
Last recorded54,712 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 54,712 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023
Fail 4 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,730 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 45,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,389 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2020 42,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 39,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,613 miles

Windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 38,613 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,107 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,107 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,848 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 16,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,089 miles

1,Small cracks in both rear tyre walls,adviseable to replace.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 4,669 miles

1,Small cracks in nearside front & rear tyre treads/wall.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 4,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,272 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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Y537 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y537 TLB, 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 Y537 TLB registered?

Y537 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y537 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y537 TLB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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