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Y492 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY492 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre section of subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm front mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre and rear sections of subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm front mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe slighlty corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 105,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 93,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 86,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,089 miles

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

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

floorpans covered up

Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

floorpans covered up

Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,551 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 68,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2008 56,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y492 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y492 PLE, 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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Y492 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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