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Y162 PBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,898 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,898 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,083 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,462 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,827 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006

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

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

Offside 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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Y162 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y162 PBY, 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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Y162 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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