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Y598 RBC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,531 mi
Last recorded70,531 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 RBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,531 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 70,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,601 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

slight knocking noise from steering column on lock to lock

undertrays fitted the length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

slight knocking noise from steering column on lock to lock

undertrays fitted the length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 53,729 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded.

front sub frame corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded.

front sub frame corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,420 miles

corrosion in centre silencer

Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,420 miles

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

corrosion in centre silencer

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,594 miles

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear number plate deteriorated.

undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,802 miles

both rear and both front brake pipes corroded.

corrosion in both rear inner sills.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,802 miles

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

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

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

both rear and both front brake pipes corroded.

corrosion in both rear inner sills.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,288 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 39,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,622 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 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RBC, 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 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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