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Y572 RTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall and separating between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,248 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen scuffed by wiper blade but view of road not seriously impered

Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen scuffed by wiper blade but view of road not seriously impered

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,440 miles

advise area a marked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,120 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,120 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,970 miles

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

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

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

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

two rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 30,378 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 26,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

nearside front tyre cracking on tred and inner sidewall,in my opinion inner sidewall is dangerous reqiure's immediate attention,unable to fail as no cord showing.

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tred.

offside and nearside rear number plate's starting to fade.

offside front tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing,has been glued.

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tred.heavily cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting.

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly splitting.

Pass 7 Jun 2005 19,435 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 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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