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Y4 PGR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 PGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,170 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 66,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 65,941 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (stuck on main beam) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,260 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,505 miles

offside rear tyre cracked around outer wall

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,477 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,507 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,186 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 22 May 2010 46,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,634 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,600 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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Y4 PGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y4 PGR, 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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Y4 PGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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