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Y575 SHN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 SHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,687 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around inner sidewalls

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,687 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around inner sidewalls

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,066 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,066 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,492 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,154 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,957 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,957 miles

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

advise very slight step to n/s/r tyre

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 SHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SHN, 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 Y575 SHN registered?

Y575 SHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y575 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 SHN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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