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Y573 MFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY573 MFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022
Pass 28 Oct 2021
Fail 27 Oct 2021

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020
Fail 28 Oct 2020

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019
Fail 21 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018
Pass 17 Oct 2017

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016
Fail 4 Nov 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 50,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,135 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 38,135 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,205 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,503 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 27,503 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 25,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,771 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 18,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,449 miles

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

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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Y573 MFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y573 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 Y573 MFG registered?

Y573 MFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y573 MFG shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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