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Y507 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY507 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016
Fail 27 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2015

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mil on

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread distorted inner

rear exhaust support broken

steering colum knocking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

engine light on

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,858 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

engine light on

Pass 31 Dec 2012 76,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,275 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 63,681 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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Y507 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y507 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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What year was Y507 PLE registered?

Y507 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y507 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y507 PLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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