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Y593 PAP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 136,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 136,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 128,423 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/satnav holder ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,151 miles

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

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

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

slight play both steering rack inner ball joints

undertrays

Fail 4 Nov 2015 119,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade torn

slice in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight play both steering rack inner ball joints

undertrays

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,915 miles

damage to inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre

o/s wiper torn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper torn

slight movement in O/S track rod inner ball housing

Fail 25 Oct 2010 76,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper torn

slight movement in O/S track rod inner ball housing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,839 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,622 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r side walls perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 8 Jun 2007 47,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,215 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 44,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y593 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y593 PAP, 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 PAP registered?

Y593 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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