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Y566 LBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016

slight wear to inner steering rack joint/joints.

undertrays fitted concealing components

Fail 19 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear to inner steering rack joint/joints.

under trays and sill covers fitted concealing full extent of corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2015

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Note: All visuable brake pipes have been greased.

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Exhaust is slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Note: All visuable brake pipes have been greased.

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Exhaust is slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,082 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,263 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,656 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 25,007 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 LBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBV, 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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Y566 LBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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