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Y523 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,522 mi
Last recorded107,522 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,515 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,507 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,507 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,637 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully check underside due to covering panels

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

creak from offside front suspension leg assembly

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,843 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear no plate seperating

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,035 miles

rear number plate starting to deface

Fail 15 Aug 2006 21,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deface

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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Y523 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y523 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 Y523 PLE registered?

Y523 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y523 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 PLE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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