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Y154 PDX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,363 mi
Last recorded69,363 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,883 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished on side of tread

offside rear tyre perrished on side of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,442 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,442 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,863 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,793 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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Y154 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y154 PDX, 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 Y154 PDX registered?

Y154 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y154 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y154 PDX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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