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Y64 SCT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 SCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,386 miles

EMLis on.

Front exhaust pipe has slight split/blow

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

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

Offside Rear Steel rim fitted.

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

Reverse light not working.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 123,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EMLis on.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Steel rim fitted.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,536 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 119,507 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Lens cover missing, bulb over sprayed silver. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,243 miles

Air filter pipe missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,232 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,232 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,728 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,117 miles

large plastic coveres fitted to vehicle underside

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,818 miles

center exhaust box skin hanging loose

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,203 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,517 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,412 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 66,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,437 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 58,234 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 49,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 49,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 36,827 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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Y64 SCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y64 SCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y64 SCT registered?

Y64 SCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y64 SCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y64 SCT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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