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Y563 VOC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 VOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 111,899 miles

accident damage n/s/r door

chip in windscreen

engine light on

n/s door mirror glass image is diteriated

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/r wheelarch corroding

rear exaust corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in top of steering coloum

Pass 18 May 2013 108,920 miles

engine light on

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2012 106,115 miles

engine light on

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f seat belt fraying

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 29 May 2012 106,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f seat belt fraying

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 102,617 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 102,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 98,730 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 23 May 2009 94,859 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 94,859 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 88,974 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 83,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 71,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 71,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

Y563 VOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y563 VOC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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