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Y271 PBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,635 mi
Last recorded34,635 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 34,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,489 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,205 miles

Front both front wipers slight split

Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,205 miles

Front both front wipers slight split

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,337 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,898 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 13,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y271 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y271 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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What year was Y271 PBY registered?

Y271 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y271 PBY 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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