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Y382 PFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 PFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 127,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 103,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 103,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2008 79,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,546 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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Y382 PFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y382 PFH, 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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How do I check the history of Y382 PFH?

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What year was Y382 PFH registered?

Y382 PFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y382 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y382 PFH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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