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Y566 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,445 miles

rear coil spring lower top hats corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,445 miles

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

rear coil spring lower top hats corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,231 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.R SPRINGS SEATS POOR CONDITION.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 82,231 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.R SPRINGS SEATS POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,464 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,470 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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Y566 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y566 CLJ, 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 Y566 CLJ registered?

Y566 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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