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Y563 OUG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear disc slightly rusted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear disc slightly rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,281 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc has slight rust

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,476 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc slightly score & rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,218 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,721 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 40,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y563 OUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y563 OUG, 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 Y563 OUG registered?

Y563 OUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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