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Y592 VAY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,351 mi
Last recorded132,351 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,351 miles

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,482 miles

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 124,480 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,029 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,700 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,500 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2013

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013
Pass 6 Apr 2012
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,032 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,112 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,423 miles

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

rear spring lower mount corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,119 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 40,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,432 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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Y592 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y592 VAY, 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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Y592 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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