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Y543 CAG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 CAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 89,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,290 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 89,289 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,280 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

long brake pedal travel

offside front chassis corroded/ brake pipe mounting bracket slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 6 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded & slightly insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

long brake pedal travel

offside front chassis corroded/ brake pipe mounting bracket slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 18 Jan 2023

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,364 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front sub frame corroding

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 86,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,981 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

front subframe and suspension arms corroding

offside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2021 84,981 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

front subframe and suspension arms corroding

offside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,224 miles

Nearside Front steering rack joint slight play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

enginr light on

Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack joint slight play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

enginr light on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,048 miles

Exhaust poor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

some play in steering rack ends

Fail 29 May 2018 82,008 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust poor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

some play in steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded and rear mount broken

offside rear inner wheel arch feel corroded under liner

rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust mount broken

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,919 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

play at offside steering rack inner joint

rear exhaust corroded

rear shockers weak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 77,919 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front subframe heavily corroded

play at offside steering rack inner joint

rear exhaust corroded

rear shockers weak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,367 miles

Exhaust poor.

Front subframe heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm bushes poor.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut top mounts stiff

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut top mounts stiff

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroding

offside rear shocker damp

rear numberplate poor

Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,804 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front subframe corroding

offside rear shocker damp

rear numberplate poor

exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,989 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear silencer corroded on outer casing

front subframe corroding

srs, bas and esp lights on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,339 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,339 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake hoses cracking, advise change asap

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,729 miles

front chassis corroding

rear number plate poor

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,729 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

front chassis corroding

rear number plate poor

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,331 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,327 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,564 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y543 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 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 Y543 CAG, 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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Y543 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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