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Y563 RLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,809 mi
Last recorded110,809 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 RLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,809 miles

corrosion on rear back box

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,655 miles

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 30 Oct 2018 108,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light illuminated

exhaust outer casing corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,225 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light illuminated

exhaust outer casing corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,895 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,484 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,139 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 41,062 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,665 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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Y563 RLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RLE, 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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Y563 RLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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