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Y524 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 79,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 79,915 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system is supported properly however tail pipe bracket broken

N.s.r coilspring appears to be broken however the rubber is covering the top part of the spring and unable to to see that the spring is broken although it does appear to seem shorter than the other side

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt damaged

front /rear box sections starting to corerode treat asap

n/s rear tyre degraded o/wall

play starting in steering

rear sus corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,111 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,807 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 47,740 miles

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

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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Y524 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y524 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 Y524 PLE registered?

Y524 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y524 PLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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