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Y633 DSG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,199 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,248 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Engine management light on

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight movement in both front inner rack arms

Fail 21 Nov 2017 112,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Engine management light on

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight movement in both front inner rack arms

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,527 miles

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

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

offside front tyre splitting

Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

front inner brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre splitting and pressure low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,467 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,380 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre perished and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,203 miles

n/s/f shock absorber top mount noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,858 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,424 miles

both rear tyres perished and becoming out of shape

eml light on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,405 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 31 Jul 2008 52,391 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2007 38,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 38,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,031 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 31,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y633 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y633 DSG, 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 Y633 DSG registered?

Y633 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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