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Y572 KHE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,580 mi
Last recorded118,580 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,572 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 110,049 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 82,368 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,816 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,209 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,565 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,565 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 9 May 2007 55,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,507 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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Y572 KHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y572 KHE, 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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Y572 KHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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