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Y591 BEC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,262 mi
Last recorded108,262 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 108,262 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,048 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,909 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,662 miles

Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 75,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,594 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 42,104 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 29,681 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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Y591 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y591 BEC, 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 Y591 BEC registered?

Y591 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y591 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 BEC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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