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Y599 BCL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,495 mi
Last recorded71,495 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 BCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,495 miles

engine MIL lamp on

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,003 miles

Front Subframe corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,232 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 69,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,989 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,987 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER (7.1.1)

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,529 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,735 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,732 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,387 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,387 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,189 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,419 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 31,419 miles

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

All 4 tyres have slight perishing to outter side wall of tread.

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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Y599 BCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y599 BCL, 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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Y599 BCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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