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Y213 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,974 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,974 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,282 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 30,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,912 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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Y213 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y213 PLE, 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 Y213 PLE registered?

Y213 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y213 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y213 PLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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