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Y572 MFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,056 mi
Last recorded87,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 MFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,056 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode/separate

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,259 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded advise replace

front discs worn

under trays fitted

wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,844 miles

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

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

eml on

n/s/f indicator wing repeater faded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,079 miles

EML Light on dash

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,117 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

eml light is on

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,427 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,765 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,670 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 MFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y572 MFG, 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 Y572 MFG registered?

Y572 MFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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