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Y575 MFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 MFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,930 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 97,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,649 miles

n/s/r spring lower mounting cup very rusty

o/s/r spring lower mounting cup very rusty

very small cracks on o/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,649 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r spring lower mounting cup very rusty

o/s/r spring lower mounting cup very rusty

very small cracks on o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,006 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 71,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine collant bottle insecure

odometer not clearly showing

Pass 20 Sep 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Odometer Reading not visible

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2012

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 67,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,577 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 33,671 miles

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

Nearside stop light was initially inoperative but came on when sidelight tap test carried out. The lamp continued to operate throughtout the remainder of the test.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 33,671 miles

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

Nearside stop light was initially inoperative but came on when sidelight tap test carried out. The lamp continued to operate throughtout the remainder of the test.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 31,358 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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Y575 MFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y575 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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Y575 MFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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