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Y548 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,173 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 113,173 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 107,804 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 104,129 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 104,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 102,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 102,306 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 97,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 89,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,124 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear and wall deteriorate

full under floor tray fitted unable too see all components

rear n/s tyre worn on edges on limit and wall starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

tow bar fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2009 83,124 miles

tow bar fitted

rear wiper blade worn

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear and wall deteriorate

full under floor tray fitted unable too see all components

rear n/s tyre worn on edges on limit and wall starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y548 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y548 ORF, 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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Y548 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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