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Y552 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,413 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,413 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 53,254 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2/3mm

front pads low

front plate slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,174 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 53,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,383 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,383 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,341 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,295 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,111 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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Y552 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y552 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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Y552 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y552 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y552 ORF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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