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Y583 OGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,996 mi
Last recorded90,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 88,867 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has small tear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,238 miles

bothside front brake disc/s and pad/s inner face wearing thin

offside front inner c.v gaiter seeping grease.

offside front steering gaiter seeping oil.

offside rear brake pipe corroding in place.

steering column play.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,238 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

bothside front brake disc/s and pad/s inner face wearing thin

offside front inner c.v gaiter seeping grease.

offside front steering gaiter seeping oil.

offside rear brake pipe corroding in place.

steering column play.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front disc/s inner face wearing thin.

nearside front tyre centre tread wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit in place.

offside front steering gaiter seping grease.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 81,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front disc/s inner face wearing thin.

nearside front tyre centre tread wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit in place.

offside front steering gaiter seping grease.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 53,337 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 53,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,869 miles

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,414 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 41,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 34,605 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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Y583 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y583 OGY, 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 Y583 OGY registered?

Y583 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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