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Y593 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,623 mi
Last recorded54,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 54,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 54,270 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 54,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 53,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 52,186 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 50,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 49,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 48,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 47,430 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 46,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 44,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,224 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,929 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 41,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,510 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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Y593 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y593 OLF, 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 Y593 OLF registered?

Y593 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y593 OLF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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