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Y276 PBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,863 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,049 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 48,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm and showing irregular wear pattern on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,742 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,436 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,939 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y276 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y276 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 Y276 PBY registered?

Y276 PBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y276 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y276 PBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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