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Y577 RTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,577 mi
Last recorded40,577 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 RTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 40,577 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked white (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,315 miles

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

exhaust very rusty and deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,561 miles

exhaust deteriorated and rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,482 miles

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,753 miles

centre exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,601 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,688 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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Y577 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y577 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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What year was Y577 RTF registered?

Y577 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y577 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y577 RTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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