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Y529 PCH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 PCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,367 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,366 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,141 miles

front discs corroded

front headlamp glass not matched but light and aim ok

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

front headlamp glass not matched but light and aim ok

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,349 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,347 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 65,349 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 58,901 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak gearbox housing

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,901 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak gearbox housing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,974 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y529 PCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y529 PCH, 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

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What year was Y529 PCH registered?

Y529 PCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y529 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y529 PCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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