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Y566 CPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,958 mi
Last recorded103,958 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps slightly loose at mountings

Central under tray damaged

EML warning lamp indicating a fault

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake pads worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,195 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EML warning lamp indicating a malfunction

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,756 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,753 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,919 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 78,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 75,443 miles

Offside Lower seal plastic cover damaged at rear

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 71,863 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 68,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to front windscreen in zone a, predomenantly in view range of the bonnet

Pass 19 May 2014 68,231 miles

damage to front windscreen in zone a, predomenantly in view range of the bonnet

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,710 miles

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2011 58,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,938 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 43,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,327 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 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CPA, 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 CPA registered?

Y566 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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