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Y508 PGM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,351 mi
Last recorded63,351 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 PGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking to outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,939 miles

Both Front Tyre Valve Slightly Deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyre Valve Slightly Deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,041 miles

Both Front Tyres Valve Is Deteriorated

Both Rear Brake Hose Are Slightly Deteriorated

Both front Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perishing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,990 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyres Valve Is Deteriorated

Both Rear Brake Hose Are Slightly Deteriorated

Both front Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perishing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,436 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear Both Side (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust System is corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,762 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 49,762 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc advise

rear wiper needs replace

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,655 miles

rear wiper needs replace

front brake disc advise

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,488 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 39,488 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 35,269 miles

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

Both rear tyres have cracks in their walls.

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

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

Nearside front mirror cracked.

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006

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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Y508 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y508 PGM, 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 Y508 PGM registered?

Y508 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y508 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 PGM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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