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Y468 PCB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,444 mi
Last recorded106,444 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 PCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 106,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 106,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 102,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 99,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 96,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 96,147 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,144 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated slightly

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated slightly

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,075 miles

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

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

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

all under centre of car covered can not see some items to test

o/s rear tyree slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all under centre of car covered can not see some items to test

o/s rear tyree slightly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all under centre of car covered can not see to test

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 53,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all under car covered can not see to test

Pass 9 May 2008 45,427 miles

all under car covered can not see to make any judgment

Pass 4 May 2007 37,932 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

can not fully inspect under side of car because of plastic covers

front tyres starting to prish badly

Pass 10 May 2006 31,171 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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Y468 PCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y468 PCB, 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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Y468 PCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y468 PCB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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