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Y54 RBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY54 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake discs wearing

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake discs wearing

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,161 miles

slight play in steering,nearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,exhaust corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in steering,nearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,exhaust corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,975 miles

Brake pads wearing thin,anti-roll bar drop link joints worn,silencer corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2012 79,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf jacking point block missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf jacking point block missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,733 miles

Nearside 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)

rear seatbelts not tested as child seats fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,726 miles

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

Nearside 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)

rear seatbelts not tested as child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,260 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,730 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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Y54 RBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y54 RBY, 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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Y54 RBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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