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Y469 PFO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,277 mi
Last recorded62,277 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 PFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 62,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 58,845 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 55,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 50,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted obstructing components

Pass 10 Apr 2021 48,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 48,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 46,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 44,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 41,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 38,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 35,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 31,348 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 29,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn but not excessive.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,702 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 18,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,332 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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Y469 PFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y469 PFO, 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 Y469 PFO registered?

Y469 PFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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