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Y593 RTF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 RTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,529 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2021 73,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Subframe holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust very rusty

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,653 miles

heavy surface rust on suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,102 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front sub frame heavy corrosion within limits

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

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,681 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,974 miles

deterioration to center silencer outer skin.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,524 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres-slight wear to inner edge.

o/s/f tyre -slight wear to outer edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,524 miles

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

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

both rear tyres-slight wear to inner edge.

o/s/f tyre -slight wear to outer edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,092 miles

o/s/f tyre -wear to outer edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,092 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre -wear to outer edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deterioration to silencer.

slight surface corrosion to front subframe/suspension components.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,038 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deterioration to silencer.

slight surface corrosion to front subframe/suspension components.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,279 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,536 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,536 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,420 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension rubbers age cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,041 miles

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2007 40,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,589 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

r/number plate water damaged

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 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RTF, 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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Y593 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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