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Y598 MGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,899 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 52,895 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,842 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,455 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,492 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play & slight play in rack inner joints. (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 45,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play & slight play in rack inner joints. (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,413 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play & slight play in rack inner joints.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge yellow chalk ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,825 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play & slight play in rack inner joints.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

service spanner illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,854 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play

Front Tyre's starting to wear in edges

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,914 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre aged ,perishing and deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre aged perishing and deteriorated

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,874 miles

NSR tyre has age related cracking to sidewall

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,029 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,039 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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Y598 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y598 MGU, 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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Y598 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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