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Y584 MGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY584 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017

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

Pass 20 May 2015 74,705 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2015 74,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 74,207 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 74,207 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perrished and nail in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perrished and nail in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,018 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,775 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 57,775 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,073 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,262 miles

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

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

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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Y584 MGU 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 Y584 MGU, 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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Y584 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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