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Y541 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,575 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,922 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,668 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,647 miles

195/50/R15 82T

CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE;BADLY PERISHED,CUTS,AND CLOSE TO LIMIT.

O/S/R SPRING MOUNTING DETERIORATED.

O/S/R TYRE;VERY BADLY PRISHED.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

195/50/R15 82T

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE;BADLY PERISHED,CUTS,AND CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

O/S/R SPRING MOUNTING DETERIORATED.

O/S/R TYRE;VERY BADLY PRISHED.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,408 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,594 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,557 miles

all tyres worn/perished

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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Y541 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y541 STR, 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 Y541 STR registered?

Y541 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y541 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y541 STR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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