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Y563 SBE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 SBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush nearly out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 45,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,944 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,170 miles

All tyres are showing some signs of perishing and cracking.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,107 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 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SBE, 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 SBE registered?

Y563 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y563 SBE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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