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Y57 OTU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 OTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 87,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,363 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,781 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,112 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,112 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

free play in steering wheel/column

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,706 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,555 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,555 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,506 miles

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

n/s rear spring lower mounting rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,818 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,510 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 42,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,512 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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Y57 OTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y57 OTU, 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 Y57 OTU registered?

Y57 OTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y57 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 OTU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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