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Y32 PGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,801 miles

205/45/16 N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,969 miles

205/45/16 N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,181 miles

205/45/16 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 10 May 2013 63,949 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of round

Fail 10 May 2013 63,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Near side rear tyre out of round

Pass 24 May 2012 54,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,875 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 47,823 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 45,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,716 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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Y32 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y32 PGW, 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 Y32 PGW registered?

Y32 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y32 PGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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