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Y518 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,503 mi
Last recorded102,503 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 94,517 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,198 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

rear tyres perished and cracked

srs light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,328 miles

srs light on

Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

srs light on

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,356 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,356 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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Y518 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y518 PLE?

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What year was Y518 PLE registered?

Y518 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y518 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 PLE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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