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Y538 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,650 mi
Last recorded74,650 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,364 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,101 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advise replacement of housing retaining coil spring. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 58,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken and mountings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 49,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 49,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,372 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,664 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 25,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,386 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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Y538 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y538 KGY, 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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Y538 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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