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A10 PYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,612 miles

advice all coil springs rusty

advice osr brake pipe rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2019 98,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice all coil springs rusty

advice osr brake pipe rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,919 miles

exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,396 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,084 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 80,586 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,006 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,093 miles

front and rear number plates water damage

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on innside edge 1.6m

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,234 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on innside edge 1.6m

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,959 miles

two rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 52,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

two rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,558 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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A10 PYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A10 PYA, 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 A10 PYA registered?

A10 PYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is A10 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 PYA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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